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HN54 VPJ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 98,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,126 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 96,126 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 90,639 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,385 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 68,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,889 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,886 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,490 miles

child seat in o/s/r no belt test

o/s inner c/v boot leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2011 52,470 miles

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

child seat in o/s/r no belt test

o/s inner c/v boot leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 43,509 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,172 miles

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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HN54 VPJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HN54 VPJ, 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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HN54 VPJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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