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RV55 RMX

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,074 mi
Last recorded127,074 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 RMX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,074 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 127,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,905 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 123,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 109,453 miles

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

offside front brake hose twisted but still working ok

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,747 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 85,747 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,229 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 53,117 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,057 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,467 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 RMX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

RV55 RMX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is RV55 RMX safe to buy?

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