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L4 CPA

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,221 mi
Last recorded127,221 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 CPA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 127,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 122,945 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view would advise windscreen replacement for safety reasons (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

has engine oil leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has four nails and one is in a non repairable area ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 122,943 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component missing front subframe securing nut locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view would advise windscreen replacement on on safety grounds (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise engine oil leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has four nails in it one is in anon repairable area ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2023 114,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,529 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 106,529 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,951 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,943 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted restricting testers view

service indicator on

Fail 10 Nov 2018 82,395 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyre are wearing heavily on edges

centre row outer offside seat not installed at time of test

engine does not seem to reach max revs, whilst checking emissions

Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,584 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 73,579 miles

Offside 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)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,835 miles

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

slight damp around tank

Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight damp around tank

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,842 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 57,842 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,705 miles

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

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

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

top brake light not working

Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,703 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

top brake light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,276 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,869 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 19,869 miles

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

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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L4 CPA is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,970 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 L4 CPA, 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 19 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L4 CPA registered?

L4 CPA is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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