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RK55 RUV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 RUV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 136,432 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,515 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 129,515 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,607 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2012 113,607 miles

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)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,510 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)

front pads low

nearside front disc worn

offside front disc worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,708 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres close to legal limit.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,708 miles

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

offside front and nearside front tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,900 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)

rear seats not fitted

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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RK55 RUV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK55 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK55 RUV registered?

RK55 RUV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is RK55 RUV safe to buy?

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