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AK09 TNU

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,323 mi
Last recorded203,323 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 TNU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 203,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing badly on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2020 203,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing badly on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2019 193,682 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 193,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 182,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 176,845 miles

all brake discs are getting rusty

front brake pads getting low

not all seat belts checked as some of the seats are down

steering lock not working every time.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 172,514 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 172,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 166,148 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 166,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 158,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre brake light not working

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2014 158,688 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre brake light not working

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 139,285 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 139,285 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 107,918 miles

Windscreen has damage outside the swept area in excess of a 40mm

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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AK09 TNU is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK09 TNU, 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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AK09 TNU is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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