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Y788 UBP

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,299 mi
Last recorded122,299 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 122,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 121,845 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 121,845 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,551 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012
Fail 10 Jul 2012 101,999 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre row seat belt missing , it is using nearside rear belt were no seat fitted,suggest having a belt fitted to centre seat

front disc wearing thin, suggest having the brakes serviced

Pass 6 Jul 2011

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

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

no dash display

Fail 5 Jul 2011

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

n/s handbrake low

no dash display

Pass 2 Jul 2010

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

SPEEDO NOT SHOWING MILAGE

nearside front strut bearing sticky

Fail 30 Jun 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

SPEEDO NOT SHOWING MILAGE

nearside front strut bearing sticky

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,552 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 75,551 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

hand brake just pass travel movement

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,007 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 64,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 49,974 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 49,974 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y788 UBP 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 Y788 UBP, 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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Y788 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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