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Y969 XAJ

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,203 mi
Last recorded137,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 137,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

washers poor operation

Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,502 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 133,470 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 128,696 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 121,616 miles

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

small bind both rear brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,295 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 180,500 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,906 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,829 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 90,199 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 84,199 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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Y969 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y969 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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Y969 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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