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Y889 UPO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump noisy in opperation

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 122,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump noisy in opperation

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 116,355 miles

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

Rear seats missing.oil leak.f.discs slightly poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/r/seat missing.o/s/f/fog ligh not working.f/discs slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 115,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/r/seat missing.o/s/f/fog ligh not working.f/discs slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,029 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,124 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,306 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer 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 Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 75,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,512 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,512 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 55,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,034 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 45,201 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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Y889 UPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel 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 Y889 UPO, 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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Y889 UPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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