MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear centre brake pipe has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre pipe has a slight blow
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
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
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
front and rear brake discs have some wear
all discs slightly worn and corroded but not to excess
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
all discs slightly worn and corroded but not to excess
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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