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HN53 NBE

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,532 mi
Last recorded108,532 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 NBE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

offside rear seatbelt slightly damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2012 103,173 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror a little loose

tow ball not fitted to bar

Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror a little loose

tow ball not fitted to bar

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tow ball not fitted ar time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2010 79,753 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tow ball not fitted ar time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,587 miles

battery slightly insecure.

both front tyres on 1.6-2mm tread depth.

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,315 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 34,280 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HN53 NBE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN53 NBE, 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 HN53 NBE registered?

HN53 NBE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is HN53 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 NBE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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