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Y806 UBP

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

129,142 mi
Last recorded129,142 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY806 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 129,142 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 areas of corrosion in seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust blow (not affecting emissions)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper split

Reverse light inop

Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,880 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Could be affecting emissions test. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Reverse inop.

Fail 28 Dec 2022 128,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device missing Locking bolt from steering arm to track rod end missing, (2.1.3 (d))

Coolant level below minimum.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Could be affecting emissions test. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Reverse inop.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 126,656 miles

both front coil spring seat bearings siezed

offside parking brake performance low

Fail 26 Mar 2021 126,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil spring seat bearings siezed

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 20 Mar 2020 121,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 121,245 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,273 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 118,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,859 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 115,859 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,204 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 4 Mar 2016 104,840 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 104,819 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring lower mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads above 1.5mm but will hit ridge on disc very soon. customer advised to have replaced. (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,320 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 100,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,770 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,742 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,062 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2011 82,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs rusty

power steering over filled

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,130 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 68,129 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 59,852 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,175 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 52,174 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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Y806 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 Y806 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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Y806 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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