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RJ55 UAX

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,509 mi
Last recorded142,509 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UAX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 142,509 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 142,509 miles

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

brake disc modified and seriously weakened rear (3.5.1n)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 136,506 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 136,496 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,103 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 127,103 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,496 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,187 miles

o/s/front tyre getting low. n/s/front wheel rim damaged.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 106,187 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre getting low. n/s/front wheel rim damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,932 miles

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

Link rod missing from nearside front suspension lower wishbone

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

Nearside front road wheel slightly damaged at outer edge

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Link rod missing from nearside front suspension lower wishbone

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

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

Nearside front road wheel slightly damaged at outer edge

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,399 miles

Engine/Gearbox under tray very oily

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

Slight judder on wiper blades

Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine/Gearbox under tray very oily

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

Slight judder on wiper blades

Fail 30 Sep 2009 71,817 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear seat not fitted

Offside rear service brake locking out before nearside rear

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,817 miles

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

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

Offside rear seat not fitted

Offside rear service brake locking out before nearside rear

Pass 29 Oct 2008 63,547 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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RJ55 UAX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UAX, 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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RJ55 UAX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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