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HV06 VGT

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,571 mi
Last recorded193,571 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 VGT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 193,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 181,193 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 181,193 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 168,560 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 154,541 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 154,541 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 141,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 127,101 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 127,093 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 116,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 98,161 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,029 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 16 Mar 2016 83,833 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,847 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,854 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 38,821 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 27,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HV06 VGT is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 81,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV06 VGT, 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 20 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV06 VGT registered?

HV06 VGT is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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