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HV09 LHK

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,541 mi
Last recorded201,541 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 LHK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 201,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 189,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 180,677 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 162,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 152,676 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine unable to identify where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 152,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine unable to identify where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 135,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on inner edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 May 2019 135,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on inner edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 125,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,720 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 115,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 115,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY UNDERCUT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,780 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 106,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

URGENT front and rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,721 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,584 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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HV09 LHK is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 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 HV09 LHK, 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 17 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV09 LHK is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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