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RV05 LJK

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,399 mi
Last recorded111,399 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 LJK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,672 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,662 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 91,919 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 91,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,042 miles

near side steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,256 miles

o/side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear indicators fading to white.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 62,256 miles

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

o/side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear indicators fading to white.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,276 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 33,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight play in n/s steering rack end joint/drumstick

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f hub cap missing

rear seat missing

Fail 28 Feb 2008 23,025 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f hub cap missing

rear seat missing

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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RV05 LJK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV05 LJK, 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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What year was RV05 LJK registered?

RV05 LJK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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