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Y805 BGC

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,317 mi
Last recorded171,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 BGC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 171,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support panel badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 162,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main into hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,606 miles

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

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

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

n/s steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2016 152,363 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 146,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2014 141,835 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 141,827 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 134,598 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 128,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 128,192 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 120,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 120,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,827 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 105,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside and offside handbrake appears to require adjustment

third row rear seats folded position unable to inspect adult seat belts

Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,373 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,608 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 66,608 miles

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

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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Y805 BGC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y805 BGC, 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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Y805 BGC is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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