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AU56 RXG

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,975 mi
Last recorded125,975 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RXG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 125,975 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outside close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 125,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Bad oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outside close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,835 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,281 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 91,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,234 miles

As per failure.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ slight damage to wind screen 2/ o/s rear tyre near legal limits and worn on outside edge 3/ Slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,513 miles

as per failure

Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,503 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,542 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,467 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,706 miles

1. One rear seat fitted at time of test. 2. Damage to windscreen within m.o.t limits. 3. Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. One rear seat fitted at time of test. 2. Damage to windscreen within m.o.t limits. 3. Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,688 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ o/s center outer and rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,462 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,464 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tow bar wiring plugs not fixed securely

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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AU56 RXG is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU56 RXG, 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 AU56 RXG registered?

AU56 RXG is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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