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Y731 YKH

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

306,322 mi
Last recorded306,322 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 YKH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 306,322 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Catalic to middle section of exhaust joint loose

Center seat belt missing

Damage to O/S/F wing and indicator unit

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

Oil leak

Possible exhaust gas leak fromt down pipe/manifold (not to sure due to blowing from middle box and cat to mid join)

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2011 306,322 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front wiper blades split

Catalic to middle section of exhaust joint loose

Center seat belt missing

Damage to O/S/F wing and indicator unit

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

Oil leak

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

Possible exhaust gas leak fromt down pipe/manifold (not to sure due to blowing from middle box and cat to mid join)

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2010 301,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 295,671 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 292,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to inspect nearside front brake flexy hose fully, insulation tape securing pad sensor wire to hose

Pass 7 Dec 2007 152,966 miles

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

very minor play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 124,622 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 124,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2005 111,362 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 111,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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Y731 YKH is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y731 YKH, 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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Y731 YKH is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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