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SB09 TVO

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,426 mi
Last recorded136,426 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 TVO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 136,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 125,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 123,087 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 122,294 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 122,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 118,135 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 118,135 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,963 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,971 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 84,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,481 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,409 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,396 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 41,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,055 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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SB09 TVO is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 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 SB09 TVO, 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 17 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB09 TVO registered?

SB09 TVO is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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