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AK56 XMT

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XMT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat, centre row belt NOT tested ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 102,277 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row centre seat. Belt NOT Tested. ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,998 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 90,992 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,989 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 90,982 miles

Emissions not tested due to knocking noise coming from engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 84,131 miles

Oil leak ()

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 9 May 2016 76,156 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 76,156 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 67,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2014 60,556 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 60,556 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 54,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,533 miles

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of retest

Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,035 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,062 miles

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)

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

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 XMT is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 AK56 XMT, 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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What year was AK56 XMT registered?

AK56 XMT is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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