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AO09 LHU

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,350 mi
Last recorded138,350 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LHU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 138,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 135,205 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2020 135,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,795 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,006 miles

Nearside Front exterior door handle loose

exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,006 miles

Nearside Front exterior door handle loose

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,769 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2016 74,761 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,481 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust mount cracking and spliting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 52,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 44,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,935 miles

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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AO09 LHU is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO09 LHU, 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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AO09 LHU is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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