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RV55 ZDL

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,511 mi
Last recorded138,511 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ZDL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 138,511 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 135,226 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,129 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 122,789 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diesel smoke output high. oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 122,787 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diesel smoke output high. oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Transmision noisy when driveshafts rotated

Fail 27 Jan 2015 117,266 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)

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Transmision noisy when driveshafts rotated

Fail 19 Feb 2014 108,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 95,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear seat belt stork damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in windscreen nearside

offside mirror damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2010 87,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,057 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 57,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZDL 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 68.8%.

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 ZDL, 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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RV55 ZDL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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