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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
oil leaks
reverse lights inop
slight corrosion rear sill areas
various suspension bushes/joints slightly deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear tyres near/on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
oil leaks
reverse lights inop
slight corrosion rear sill areas
various suspension bushes/joints slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper, front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight corrosion rear sills
slight deterioration suspension bushes
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank straps corroded
rearmosr seats not in use
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high level showing white light t (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank straps corroded
rearmosr seats not in use
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
slight corrosion various suspension components
slight deterioration suspension bushes
tank straps corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
rear wiper torn
reverse lamps inop
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight corrosion various suspension components
slight deterioration suspension bushes
tank straps corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Rear tyres worn on edges
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
fuel tank straps corroded
slight wear/deterioration suspension bushes
suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
fuel tank straps corroded
slight wear/deterioration suspension bushes
suspension components slightly corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear slight interaction in light unit
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear rearmost seats folded belts not tested
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and raer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
high level stop light out
slight wear in steering rack inner joints
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread botrh (0.1 (b))
slight corrosion fuel tank straps
slight corrosion some brake pipes and flexi ferrules
slight dampness steering rack and play in rack ends
slight deterioration suspension bushes
slight wear all brake discs
Offside Rear slight buckle
all brake discs slightly worn
slight play steering rack
some brake pipes slightly corroded and flexi,s deteriorating
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear slight buckle
all brake discs slightly worn
both front tyres v low near limit 225/55/17
slight play steering rack
some brake pipes slightly corroded and flexi,s deteriorating
brake pipes/flexibles deteriorated and/or corroded
o/s/r caliper lever not fully returning
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes/flexibles deteriorated and/or corroded
coolant leak at n/s of head?
front brakes worn
o/s/r caliper lever not fully returning
slight play in steering rack
maybe play in lower ball joint
o/s/r caliper lever not full returning
play in steering rack (borderline)
slight corrosion on brake pipes
wipers poor
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres worn, o/s req
maybe play in lower ball joint
o/s/r caliper lever not full returning
play in steering rack (borderline)
rear discs worn
slight corrosion on brake pipes
wipers poor
both rear tyres worn edges n/s/r at 2mm 225/55/17 101w
middle row middle seat missing
n/s/r caliper lever sticky
slight play steering rack
some other brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn edges n/s/r at 2mm 225/55/17 101w
middle row middle seat missing
n/s/r caliper lever sticky
o/s/r brake slighty binding
slight play steering rack
some other brake pipes corroding
brakes worn (suspect fronts req)
numerous undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
slight dampness at top of rear shock absorbers
slight wear in front tyres
slight wear in steering rack and slight dampness on o/s boot
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre stop light not working
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre stop light not working
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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SM57 RCO is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 2007 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SM57 RCO, 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 19 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SM57 RCO is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 November 2007.
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