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A16 WLT

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

265,980 mi
Last recorded265,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 WLT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 265,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 256,018 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 244,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 232,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 224,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 216,808 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 216,756 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 213,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 208,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 200,461 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 190,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 184,182 miles

All four tyres worn from edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014
Pass 27 Mar 2013 155,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,442 miles

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

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)

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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A16 WLT is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 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 A16 WLT, 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 17 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 WLT registered?

A16 WLT is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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