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HV07 OAJ

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

171,588 mi
Last recorded171,588 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 OAJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 171,588 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 171,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

front lower spash guard insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2020 164,380 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive significant residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 164,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rearward does not clip (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive significant residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2018 158,979 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shields not secure

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,747 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shields not secure

Fail 7 Nov 2017 132,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shields not secure

Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,746 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Oil leak ()

unable to inspect nearside rear seatbelt as presented

Fail 3 Nov 2016 117,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Oil leak ()

unable to inspect nearside rear seatbelt as presented

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 104,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Fail 5 Nov 2014 92,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,186 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight play in o/s/f rack rod arm

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight play in o/s/f rack rod arm

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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HV07 OAJ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2007 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,970 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 HV07 OAJ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV07 OAJ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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