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Y693 XOW

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,008 mi
Last recorded139,008 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 XOW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,008 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 139,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 136,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 129,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 111,636 miles

N/s/f & both rear tyres worn low of tread on inner & outer shoulders

Fail 4 May 2011 111,636 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s/f & both rear tyres worn low of tread on inner & outer shoulders

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split not affecting drivers view of the road

both handbrake cables rubber gaitors deteriorated

front number plate damaged still legable

n/s handbrake cable showing signs of corrosion without effecrting operation

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2010 102,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wipers split not affecting drivers view of the road

both handbrake cables rubber gaitors deteriorated

front number plate damaged still legable

n/s handbrake cable showing signs of corrosion without effecrting operation

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 85,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f track rod end boot split

Fail 13 May 2008 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f track rod end boot split

o/s/f wiper smears screen

Pass 3 May 2007 73,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 61,126 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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Y693 XOW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 88,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y693 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y693 XOW is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 April 2001.

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