MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play would recommend change steering arm also if changed (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play would recommend change steering arm also if changed (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
tyre pressure indicating fault
uneven wear on rear tyres
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
slight movement evident in inner steering rack joints
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
slight movement evident in inner steering rack joints
tyre pressure indicating fault
uneven wear on rear tyres
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Boost pipe is split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Boost pipe is split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
off side front fog lamp inop
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV56 TVF is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 HV56 TVF, 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 HV56 TVF registered?
HV56 TVF is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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