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RJ55 HBZ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,387 mi
Last recorded164,387 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 HBZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 164,387 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2013 150,202 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 150,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 135,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 117,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 117,463 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,975 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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RJ55 HBZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc 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 RJ55 HBZ, 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 RJ55 HBZ registered?

RJ55 HBZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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