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HK03 VRL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 VRL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,597 miles

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,714 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 81,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,314 miles

advise no rear seats fitted

advise no seat fitted offside centre row

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,032 miles

r/n/s tyre perished

slackness noted in the f/o/s track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,094 miles

both rear tyres perished ( slight )

exhaust rusty and rattling at front box

f/o/s track rod end worn (slight)

steering rack worn (slight)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,689 miles

both front tyres 75% worn

no rear seat fitted at time of mot

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,287 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

rear discs badly worn and poor pads appear 70% worn a/p

rear seats not fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,205 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 30,811 miles

front brake pads very low & rear brake discs slight corrosion. advised customer

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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HK03 VRL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 70,794 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 HK03 VRL, 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 23 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK03 VRL registered?

HK03 VRL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is HK03 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 VRL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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