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AU11 HBL

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,989 mi
Last recorded55,989 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 HBL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 55,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 54,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 52,392 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 52,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,288 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer shoulders

Fail 26 Apr 2023 47,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer shoulders

both rear inner pads wearing thin

rear discs are lipped

Pass 21 May 2022 51,266 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2021 36,661 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 32,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 28,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 28,014 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 21,207 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,294 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 17,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 12,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2014 7,245 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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AU11 HBL is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,534 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 AU11 HBL, 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 15 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU11 HBL is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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