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HV04 MLY

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,469 mi
Last recorded91,469 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 MLY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 91,469 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS not functioning

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,064 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,227 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

both front suspension upper mounts appear to be very corroded and possibly weakened

unable to check rear seatbelts properly

Fail 20 Sep 2016 86,227 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear tyre nail

both front suspension upper mounts appear to be very corroded and possibly weakened

unable to check rear seatbelts properly

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,108 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,352 miles

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

both rear tyres are deteriorating/cracking due to age (2006)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both rear tyres are deteriorating/cracking due to age (2006)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,512 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,452 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,452 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,768 miles

o/s/f tyre has large splits in the treat but do not reach ply/cords

Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,768 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre has large splits in the treat but do not reach ply/cords

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,084 miles

o/s/r seat has a baby chair fitted. unable to check seat belt

Fail 21 Oct 2009 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r seat has a baby chair fitted. unable to check seat belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,323 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,148 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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HV04 MLY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,044 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 HV04 MLY, 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 22 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV04 MLY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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