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HV59 SWX

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,773 mi
Last recorded106,773 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 SWX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 106,773 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 106,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,727 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2023 99,914 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 99,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,722 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 99,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,992 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 98,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure Broken (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,846 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,610 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,957 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,103 miles

Oil leak

Oil level low

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 SWX is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

HV59 SWX is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is HV59 SWX safe to buy?

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