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SJ55 ZZT

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,302 mi
Last recorded152,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZZT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 152,302 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 150,410 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 148,743 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 148,743 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 143,365 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 123,453 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 117,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,791 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 115,791 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,111 miles

advised play in nearside steering rack arm . advised rear shock absorber leaking. advised rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Mar 2011 114,111 miles

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

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

advised play in nearside steering rack arm . advised rear shock absorber leaking. advised rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Mar 2010 104,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,380 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,807 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 93,612 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 80,179 miles

NEARSIDE STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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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SJ55 ZZT is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ55 ZZT, 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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SJ55 ZZT is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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