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RV55 RLU

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,729 mi
Last recorded174,729 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 RLU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 174,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s rear sill/wheel arch corroded

parking brake performance low

Fail 25 Apr 2019 174,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s rear sill/wheel arch corroded

parking brake performance low

Pass 26 Mar 2018 171,028 miles

major oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2018 171,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

major oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 168,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 163,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 158,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 154,588 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 149,731 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 143,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 137,940 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 131,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 91,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 63,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,204 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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RV55 RLU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV55 RLU, 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 RV55 RLU registered?

RV55 RLU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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