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LR11 HMC

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,173 mi
Last recorded160,173 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 HMC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 160,173 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension axle coil springs shocks rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle heat shield loose

Fail 16 Feb 2026 160,073 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension axle coil springs shocks rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle heat shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2025 154,210 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 154,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,379 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 134,379 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 116,484 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn bald) (close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 116,458 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn bald) (close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,156 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 108,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,089 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,062 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 77,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,507 miles

Nearside front inner rack end slight play

Nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 4 Feb 2016 65,507 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front inner rack end slight play

Nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,033 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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LR11 HMC is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,534 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 LR11 HMC, 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 15 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR11 HMC is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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