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Y759 YOF

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,456 mi
Last recorded133,456 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 YOF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 133,456 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 133,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 126,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,976 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 107,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,301 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 91,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 80,391 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 80,391 miles

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

movement in front subframe and o/s/r tyre close to limits

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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Y759 YOF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel 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 Y759 YOF, 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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What year was Y759 YOF registered?

Y759 YOF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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