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D3 CHU

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,158 mi
Last recorded75,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 CHU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 75,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs very poor condition on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside rear shock absorber external casing has corrosion/rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside rear shock absorber external casing has corrosion/rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs very poor condition on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 68,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front lower arm b/joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front anti roll bar link upper b/joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front anti roll bar link b/joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs very poor condition on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside rear shock absorber external casing has corrosion/rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside rear shock absorber external casing has corrosion/rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs very poor condition on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,064 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,299 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 58,299 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,320 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 48,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,886 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 50,886 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 42,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 37,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 30,776 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 30,776 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 26,101 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 26,101 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 21,585 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,866 miles

one rear seat/belt not presented for test

Fail 16 May 2012 16,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

one rear seat/belt not presented for test

Pass 17 May 2011 12,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 2,248 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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D3 CHU is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D3 CHU, 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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D3 CHU is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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