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Y979 UCR

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

563,190 mi
Last recorded563,190 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 UCR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 563,190 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 563,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 536,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 523,270 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake readings uneaven/judder

milage display fault /reading the same as last year/ too high

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in inner steering joints offside and nearside (offside worse)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 523,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake readings uneaven/judder

milage display fault /reading the same as last year/ too high

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in inner steering joints offside and nearside (offside worse)

Pass 29 Jul 2008
Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,110 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2006 61,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 50,579 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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Y979 UCR is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y979 UCR, 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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Y979 UCR is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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