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HV04 VZW

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,850 mi
Last recorded145,850 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 VZW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 145,850 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 145,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 129,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 100,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 90,614 miles

advise child seats fitted centre row centre and offside centre row

advise front brake disc

advise no seat fitted offside reasr

Fail 13 May 2014 90,614 miles

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

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

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

advise child seats fitted centre row centre and offside centre row

advise front brake disc

advise no seat fitted offside reasr

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 78,067 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,540 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in steering system

rear brake pads close to limit advise replacment

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in steering system

rear brake pads close to limit advise replacment

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,355 miles

advise brake inspection.....

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.....

n/s/r back seat not present, child seats fitted to all centre seats..

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,590 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,719 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Front Suspension Sensor Link Rod Disconnected

Pass 7 May 2008 32,396 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 32,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,334 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 21,334 miles

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

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 VZW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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