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HY04 NPC

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 NPC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 91,070 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

tow bar rusty

Fail 22 May 2019 91,070 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected tow bar (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

tow bar rusty

Pass 19 May 2018 63,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s centre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 May 2018 63,597 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s centre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above limits (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ?????

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 May 2017 72,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above limits (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ?????

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,818 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wing mirror glass cracked.

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,326 miles

Nearside rear tyre edges slightly worn

Offside rear tyre edges slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,149 miles

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

N/s headlamp lens scratched

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside headlamp lens scratched

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear axle beam corroding slightly

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Near and offside front wish bone bushes deteriorating slightly

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,931 miles

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Near and offside front wish bone bushes deteriorating slightly

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

Nearside headlamp lens scratched

Rear axle beam corroding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,943 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Slight dampness on both steering rack gaitors

Fail 12 Oct 2010 11,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Slight dampness on both steering rack gaitors

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,290 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 17,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,325 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,773 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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HY04 NPC is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NPC, 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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HY04 NPC is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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