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AO05 RLV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,850 mi
Last recorded88,850 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RLV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Fail 22 Sep 2017 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,034 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 77,058 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 77,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,640 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,640 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,494 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 58,452 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s track rod end

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,953 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 27,844 miles

rear of vehicle including rear suspension has been modified for wheel chair access

Fail 29 May 2008 27,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear of vehicle including rear suspension has been modified for wheel chair access

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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AO05 RLV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 75,265 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 AO05 RLV, 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 21 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO05 RLV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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