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HT05 RPX

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RPX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 83,021 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,562 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,032 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 76,032 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,920 miles

rear disc's worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,919 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc's worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,774 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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HT05 RPX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HT05 RPX, 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 HT05 RPX registered?

HT05 RPX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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