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HV59 SOU

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 SOU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 122,453 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 119,170 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged on side outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 116,088 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 110,062 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,766 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear. ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelts not tested ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,277 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelts not tested ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,127 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge (225/55 17V)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,450 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 22,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,859 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 22,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 SOU is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV59 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

HV59 SOU is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HV59 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 SOU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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