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ML57 VLK

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,710 mi
Last recorded127,710 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 VLK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,710 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 127,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,172 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slower and slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,370 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

R/H Sill corroded at rear

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 118,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

R/H Sill corroded at rear

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,171 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,511 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 92,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,181 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,451 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,451 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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ML57 VLK is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML57 VLK, 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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ML57 VLK is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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