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RL55 NLN

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,642 mi
Last recorded177,642 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NLN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 177,642 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 177,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 177,283 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 171,110 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 171,079 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 167,110 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 158,720 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 147,307 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 147,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,981 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 112,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 99,032 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,598 miles

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

advise wear on rear discs

Fail 3 Nov 2010 84,512 miles

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

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

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

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

advise wear on rear discs

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front number plate is cracked

advise wire for tow bar has been routed throuht front suspension causing shieth protecting wire to com e off

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,699 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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RL55 NLN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RL55 NLN, 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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RL55 NLN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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