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AU55 DPV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DPV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 110,274 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 110,178 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,392 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 99,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 90,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,239 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,452 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,731 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,829 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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AU55 DPV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU55 DPV, 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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What year was AU55 DPV registered?

AU55 DPV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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