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HX55 FJA

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,742 mi
Last recorded131,742 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 FJA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,742 miles

Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

eml on

handbrake reading low

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear handbrake readings low

Fail 2 Aug 2016 124,945 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,652 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 108,652 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,727 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,734 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 44,025 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear discs outer face worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,877 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 11,587 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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HX55 FJA is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX55 FJA, 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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HX55 FJA is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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