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Y965 KUG

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,294 mi
Last recorded182,294 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 KUG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 182,294 miles

corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at anti roll bar droplinks

slight play at track rod ends

Pass 10 Oct 2012 139,370 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 139,370 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,690 miles

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

all four tyres cracking/ perishing, but not deeply enough to expose plies or cords

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both steering rack tie rods have slight play

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 128,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 121,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 121,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 114,631 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 114,596 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 104,614 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 104,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 93,971 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 93,950 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y965 KUG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y965 KUG, 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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Y965 KUG is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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