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Y822 UBP

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,834 mi
Last recorded145,834 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 145,834 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 143,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,839 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 137,838 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,022 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,442 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,674 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 81,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake discs poor

Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,612 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 67,329 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 May 2009 67,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2008 57,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2008 57,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 46,634 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 46,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,080 miles

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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Y822 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y822 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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What year was Y822 UBP registered?

Y822 UBP is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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