2010 Renault Grand Espace 2.0L Diesel · AY60 XBS

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a reactive maintenance style rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2022 at 177,131 miles, this occurred just two days after a significant failure involving multiple critical defects, including a fractured offside rear coil spring, an inoperative parking brake, and two tyres below the legal tread limit. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by the MOT tester, indicating a trend of neglect regarding routine suspension and braking components. At 177,131 miles, the Grand Espace has averaged approximately 11,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a large MPV. However, the data shows a significant gap in records between November 2020 and November 2022. During this two-year period, the vehicle covered only 1,197 miles, suggesting it sat stationary for long periods. Such prolonged inactivity often leads to the accelerated corrosion of rubber components and brake lines, which correlates with the corroded nearside rear brake pipe identified during the 2022 test. Given that the last recorded MOT is now over three years old, the vehicle is currently overdue for a test and its current mechanical state is unverified. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the suspension geometry and braking system, as the history shows recurring issues with track rod ends, anti-roll bar linkages, and fractured springs. The buyer should check for persistent corrosion on the brake lines and verify that the parking brake is fully operational, as this was previously a failure point. Given the age and high-mileage, a thorough check of the structural integrity for rust and the condition of all suspension bushes is essential to ensure no further wear has developed since the last recorded repairs.