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LR59 GWV

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,267 mi
Last recorded135,267 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GWV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 135,267 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,652 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 105,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,047 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 99,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 92,095 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,961 miles

Front end damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,396 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LR59 GWV is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR59 GWV, 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 17 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR59 GWV registered?

LR59 GWV is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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