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Y72 LJA

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,661 mi
Last recorded105,661 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 105,661 miles

Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened Badly holed and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,824 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,060 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

power steering pump damp

rear of car loaded, rear seats and belts not checked

Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,163 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 80,674 miles

ALL brake discs corroded / worn / lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,674 miles

ALL brake discs corroded / worn / lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,894 miles

Wipers do not operate with washer function

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear engine mount worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,427 miles

Engine steady bar bushs perished

Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,427 miles

Engine steady bar bushs perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,045 miles

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear tyre worn to legal minimum

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,157 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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Y72 LJA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y72 LJA, 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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Y72 LJA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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