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B16 AGW

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,786 mi
Last recorded147,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 AGW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 147,786 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 145,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 143,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 140,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 126,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2019 126,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2018 123,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 118,324 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 118,324 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,927 miles

Exhaust rubber adrift but system still secure

Fail 22 Apr 2016 111,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (Will not adjust high enough) (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust rubber adrift but system still secure

Pass 1 May 2015
Fail 28 Apr 2015 104,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,847 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,941 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2012 84,941 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,963 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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B16 AGW is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B16 AGW, 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 B16 AGW registered?

B16 AGW is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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