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HV59 SGU

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,702 mi
Last recorded164,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 SGU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 164,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 164,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 164,427 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 164,427 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 161,911 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at time of test . ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 155,690 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 155,689 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 144,922 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 144,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,839 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2017 121,839 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,262 miles

245/45/18Y BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 3MM

Fail 25 Sep 2015 36,262 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing AND N/S/R (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

245/45/18Y BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 3MM

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,534 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

service due warning

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,994 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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HV59 SGU 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 66.7%.

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 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 HV59 SGU, 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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What year was HV59 SGU registered?

HV59 SGU is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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