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RE05 YBZ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YBZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 119,254 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 119,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,584 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 117,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 108,219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 108,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,821 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

freeplay in steering rack

front tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,464 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front tyres just legal

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,964 miles

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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RE05 YBZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 75,265 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 RE05 YBZ, 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 21 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE05 YBZ registered?

RE05 YBZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RE05 YBZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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