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AK56 HBX

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,847 mi
Last recorded127,847 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HBX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Minor damage lower part

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panard rod has areas (3) of heavey corrosion, at axle fitting and main body of rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,385 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,918 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,829 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 118,818 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,349 miles

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

Inner steering rack joints worn

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,850 miles

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

Slight play in nearside inner rack

Slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,850 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Slight play in nearside inner rack

Slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,441 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play nsf inner rack

Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,441 miles

Oil leak

slight play nsf inner rack

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,295 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,322 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner pads

Fail 20 Aug 2012 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges n/s very bad

unable to see inner pads

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,360 miles

o/s parking brake cable and pipe close to each other

Fail 11 Aug 2010 63,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads appear low

front tyres bald on edges and further wear on the edge will result in them becoming illegal and dangerous

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,863 miles

front brake pads appear low

front tyres bald on edges and further wear on the edge will result in them becoming illegal and dangerous

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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AK56 HBX is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 81,415 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 AK56 HBX, 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 20 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK56 HBX is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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