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FG56 EBD

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,543 mi
Last recorded139,543 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 EBD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,543 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

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

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 139,543 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

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

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,864 miles

Slight play in both steering rack arm

Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,213 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 107,697 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 107,619 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle max. imbalance=47%. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle max. imbalance=73%. (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO REPLACE A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 97,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO REPLACE A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat preventing inspection of rear center seat belt

items removed from the interior mirror - obscuring the view of the road

Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

child seat preventing inspection of rear center seat belt

items removed from the interior mirror - obscuring the view of the road

Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,885 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,885 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,185 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,185 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant level below minimum

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,902 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 67,901 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,056 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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FG56 EBD is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FG56 EBD, 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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FG56 EBD is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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