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RO04 VYV

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,748 mi
Last recorded176,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 VYV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 176,748 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 176,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 167,277 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 161,549 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 161,070 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 153,225 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 145,389 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 140,216 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 140,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 132,724 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 132,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 124,488 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)

n/s front steering rack inner knuckle slight play.

rear tyres worn on outer sections of tread

Fail 9 Mar 2010 124,482 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight play in nearside strearing rack nuckle

Pass 9 Mar 2009 114,614 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 114,614 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,669 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,035 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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RO04 VYV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RO04 VYV, 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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RO04 VYV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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