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Y966 XAJ

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,810 mi
Last recorded123,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 123,810 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 123,796 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 114,795 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

exhaust joint has a blow

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 23 May 2017 114,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

exhaust joint has a blow

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 12 May 2016 104,157 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear centre brake pipe has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre pipe has a slight blow

Fail 12 May 2016 104,157 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear centre brake pipe has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre pipe has a slight blow

Pass 11 May 2015 93,377 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 93,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2014 82,953 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,046 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,046 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust in poor condition

front/rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,884 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust in poor condition

front/rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear wiper split

Pass 11 May 2011 59,249 miles

front and rear brake discs have some wear

Pass 10 May 2010 52,958 miles

all discs slightly worn and corroded but not to excess

Fail 10 May 2010 52,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all discs slightly worn and corroded but not to excess

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,108 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 47,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 43,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,262 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 33,400 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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Y966 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y966 XAJ, 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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Y966 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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