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HN53 PYL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 PYL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,606 miles

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

Windscreen has damage not adversely affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Jan 2016 112,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear suspension spring lower coil broken off but still sitting in saddle

nearside rear tyre side wall worn thin

Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear suspension spring lower coil broken off but still sitting in saddle

nearside rear tyre side wall worn thin

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal return spring not attached, and master cylinder leaking

Nearside rear coil spring broken at end

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,650 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,425 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 37,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,209 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside headlamp damaged but not affecting beam image

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2006 22,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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 PYL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN53 PYL, 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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HN53 PYL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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