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RA55 GXL

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,346 mi
Last recorded114,346 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 GXL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,346 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both. (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,918 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 103,918 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,540 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,540 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,777 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 66,777 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,917 miles

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

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack axial ball joints

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,620 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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RA55 GXL is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,648 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 Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA55 GXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA55 GXL registered?

RA55 GXL is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is RA55 GXL safe to buy?

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