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Y915 VDA

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,317 mi
Last recorded226,317 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 VDA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 226,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi and inner sills box sections marked crayon very weak holes (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users window covered with tape plastic sheet could come off into view of motor cyclist or other road users passengers in rear not protected (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner box sections as lots holes marked from front to rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes as surface rust clean re inspect through out (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn both couplings noisy strip check (2.5.C.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both worn noisy both and both upper attachments worn bearings and rubbers (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

general metal fatigue through out all car underbody

Pass 9 May 2016 211,879 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 6 May 2016 211,876 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 196,108 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 196,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,785 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 114,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,692 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 85,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,481 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 66,455 miles

Evidence of possible fuel leak. No fuel around engine but undertray has had fuel on it.

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,455 miles

Evidence of possible fuel leak. No fuel around engine but undertray has had fuel on it.

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,967 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,752 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 44,747 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

advise condition of rest of brake discs

free play in steering

tracking

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,371 miles

Hand brake travel

Wear on front brake discs BORDERLINE

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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Y915 VDA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y915 VDA, 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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Y915 VDA is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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