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HK04 VCV

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,199 mi
Last recorded118,199 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 VCV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,199 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ECU light on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear seats missing

Rear wiper blade u/s

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges heavily worn (new tyres!) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 118,199 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ECU light on

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear seats missing

Rear wiper blade u/s

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges heavily worn (new tyres!) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,527 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 108,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately solderless nipple fitted (3.5.1n)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 92,069 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,826 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 84,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 83,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 83,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,884 miles

advise slight movement in o/s track rod end

advise slight play in o/s/r inner rack arm

front pads low

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2012 77,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise slight movement in o/s track rod end

advise slight play in o/s/r inner rack arm

front pads low

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,609 miles

front pads low

offside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 25 Jun 2007 30,798 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,798 miles

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

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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HK04 VCV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,044 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 HK04 VCV, 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 22 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HK04 VCV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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