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HN55 LWJ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,939 mi
Last recorded173,939 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LWJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 173,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 25 Mar 2019 173,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 22 Mar 2018 158,455 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Fail 19 Mar 2018 158,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,251 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 143,859 miles

engine covers & under trays are fitted

Pass 25 Dec 2014 136,261 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 133,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 129,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 129,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 125,522 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 117,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 110,190 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HN55 LWJ is a 2005 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 76.9%.

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 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 HN55 LWJ, 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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HN55 LWJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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