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HY04 DAU

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 DAU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 103,576 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,576 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,871 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,863 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,580 miles

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 87,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,077 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing down

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,077 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing down

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,761 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 37,769 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 28,974 miles

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

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

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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HY04 DAU is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,044 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 HY04 DAU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY04 DAU registered?

HY04 DAU is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for HY04 DAU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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