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GV55 UTP

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,983 mi
Last recorded128,983 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UTP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,983 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak

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

Under tray is insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2016 128,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak

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

Under tray is insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 106,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at offside of engine bay

Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,146 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Fail 25 Jul 2013 100,146 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,739 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 85,575 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 85,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,493 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 82,493 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,612 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 65,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,390 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,390 miles

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

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

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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GV55 UTP is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 75,265 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 GV55 UTP, 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 21 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV55 UTP registered?

GV55 UTP is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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