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Y752 VDC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,239 mi
Last recorded143,239 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 143,239 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 143,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 137,936 miles

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

excessive engine noise

slight engine oil

Fail 26 Sep 2011 137,934 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

excessive engine noise

slight engine oil

Pass 20 Jul 2010 129,244 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split. 2.Front brake disc worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering nearside and offside inner track rods steering rack.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 129,244 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

1.Rear wiper blade split. 2.Front brake disc worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering nearside and offside inner track rods steering rack.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 117,256 miles

engine drive belt deteriorating

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Jul 2008 104,237 miles

bad oil leak on engine

damage to offside drivers door

Fail 11 Jul 2008 104,237 miles

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

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

bad oil leak on engine

damage to offside drivers door

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,464 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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Y752 VDC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y752 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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Y752 VDC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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