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HN55 OTL

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,225 mi
Last recorded110,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 OTL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 110,225 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 17 Jul 2018 110,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2017 104,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,462 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 94,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,199 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,031 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,011 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,178 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 68,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,110 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,815 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,198 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side door mirror loose

rear pads and discs worn/corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side door mirror loose

rear pads and discs worn/corroded

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 OTL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

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

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