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MM04 JVJ

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,854 mi
Last recorded155,854 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 155,854 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

No rear seats fitted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

Rear brake discs corroded and wearing

Slight play Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play offside track rod end

Fail 6 Nov 2015 155,850 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

No rear seats fitted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

Rear brake discs corroded and wearing

Slight play Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play offside track rod end

Fail 13 Aug 2015 155,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 19 Aug 2014 146,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight movement in nearside track rod end

Fail 14 Aug 2014 146,796 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight movement in nearside track rod end

Pass 16 Aug 2013 138,443 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2013 138,436 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2012 128,085 miles

brake pipe to off side front caliper corroded

front brake pads low and discs worn

Fail 3 May 2012 128,059 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad engine oil leak

brake pipe to off side front caliper corroded

front brake pads low and discs worn

near side rear brake disc damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2011 115,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 99,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,283 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 87,283 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,115 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 53,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MM04 JVJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MM04 JVJ, 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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MM04 JVJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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