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BV56 KXM

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,990 mi
Last recorded124,990 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 KXM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 124,990 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2016 124,990 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,963 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2014 106,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 106,357 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,780 miles

oil residue on underside of vehicle

osr seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,634 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust emits blue smoke (indicating a fault)

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 88,634 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust emits blue smoke (indicating a fault)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs general wear

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs general wear

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,972 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 60,294 miles

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

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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BV56 KXM is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV56 KXM, 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 BV56 KXM registered?

BV56 KXM is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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