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B8 HBY

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,007 mi
Last recorded105,007 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 HBY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,553 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,593 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 76,593 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 69,990 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 May 2011 69,988 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2010 61,744 miles

advise front wipers condition deteriorating

advise hazard switch intermittant fault

advise ns mirror poor condition

advise opaque marks in screen

advise rear exhaust mounting poor condition

advise rear wiper poor condition

advise rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

advise slight play in osf drop link

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to osr brake disc

Pass 28 May 2009 51,555 miles

n/s door mirror crackrd

rear seats not fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2009 51,510 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror crackrd

n/s/r tyre low

rear seats not fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 38,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise iumpact damage to passenger side mirror

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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B8 HBY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,044 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 B8 HBY, 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 22 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 HBY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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