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Y735 VDC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,419 mi
Last recorded93,419 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,419 miles

engine management light illuminated

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,370 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

e m l light on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 85,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,361 miles

slight play in os/f track rod.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play in os/f track rod.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,686 miles

EML displayed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear discs heavily corroded on surfaces and in general poor condition

Slight play in NS and OS steering rack ends

Unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML displayed

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear discs heavily corroded on surfaces and in general poor condition

Slight play in NS and OS steering rack ends

Unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

Unable to test all rear seat belts, as not all rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,952 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,952 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,432 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 55,793 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,793 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,614 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 49,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

2x nails in o/s rear tyre

front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,340 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,340 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)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight movement in top steering column bush

slight play in o/s steering arm

small split in drivers wiper blade

third row of seats missing so belts not tested

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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Y735 VDC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y735 VDC, 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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Y735 VDC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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