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HN55 OTB

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,575 mi
Last recorded109,575 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 OTB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,575 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 109,573 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

Fail 10 Oct 2017 102,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,004 miles

Oil leak engine bay ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering fault light on the dash

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 94,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering fault light on dash

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,027 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on side wall

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 89,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,118 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

neareside rear tyre sidewall damaged

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

warning lights on dash

Fail 17 Nov 2011 74,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

neareside rear tyre sidewall damaged

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

warning lights on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,013 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 92,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,131 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,906 miles

front tyre worn on edges

slight play in o/s/f track arm

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,535 miles

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

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 OTB is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN55 OTB, 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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What year was HN55 OTB registered?

HN55 OTB is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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