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Y784 LJA

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,046 mi
Last recorded108,046 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,729 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 101,729 miles

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

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

air bag light on

osf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 92,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,348 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,770 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate in poor condition

parking brake travel

rear seats not presented

Pass 23 Dec 2008 71,586 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 71,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 57,455 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 57,455 miles

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

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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Y784 LJA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y784 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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Y784 LJA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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