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RN04 UPW

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,202 mi
Last recorded110,202 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 UPW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 110,202 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency just within limits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage outside limits [ not affecting drivers view] (8.3.1a)

suspect clutch/ flywheel rattle ?

Fail 24 Aug 2017 110,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency just within limits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage outside limits [ not affecting drivers view] (8.3.1a)

suspect clutch/ flywheel rattle ?

Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area? (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear parking brake efficiency just acceptable

Fail 1 Aug 2016 101,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area? (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear parking brake efficiency just acceptable

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged in zone A [ considered acceptable]

Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,035 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged in zone A [ considered acceptable]

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked in swept area[ not affecting drivers view]

Fail 24 Jul 2014 82,750 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked in swept area[ not affecting drivers view]

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

third row seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

third row seats removed at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

nearside rear view mirror in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

nearside rear view mirror in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,617 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,607 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,815 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 43,815 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 36,701 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,753 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RN04 UPW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,044 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 RN04 UPW, 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 22 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RN04 UPW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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