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RE04 VTA

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,971 mi
Last recorded105,971 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 VTA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,971 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 105,971 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,993 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,212 miles

heat shield was bent against exhaust straightened while there

Fail 12 Jul 2013 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heat shield was bent against exhaust straightened while there

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,421 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges quite badly.

Exhaust mounts perished.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,362 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges quite badly.

Exhaust mounts perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,249 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,863 miles

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,973 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,569 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 39,569 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside 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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RE04 VTA is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE04 VTA, 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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What year was RE04 VTA registered?

RE04 VTA is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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The MOT history for RE04 VTA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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