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RJ55 YFB

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,810 mi
Last recorded170,810 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YFB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 170,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 160,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 160,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 139,131 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 135,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 130,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone outer ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 119,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,534 miles

play in n/s steering arm

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,534 miles

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

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

play in n/s steering arm

Fail 8 Oct 2012 88,794 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,659 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 65,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,840 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,269 miles

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

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

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 YFB is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFB, 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 YFB is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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