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Y98 UPO

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,007 mi
Last recorded130,007 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 130,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,348 miles

all four brake discs worn

Fail 9 Mar 2012 122,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 115,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 104,603 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 104,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

both front inner track rod end ball joints have slight play

handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,663 miles

offside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism defective no seat fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,458 miles

only two rear seats fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,458 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

only two rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2007 78,032 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Mar 2006 58,142 miles

engine oil leak

nearside drivshaft seal leaking

rear seatbelts not checked

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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Y98 UPO 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 72.7%.

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 Y98 UPO, 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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Y98 UPO is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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