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SW54 LRV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 LRV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,038 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,313 miles

Brake warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 87,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 79,297 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 79,220 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 75,365 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F inner cv gaiter leaking

Play in N/S and O/S steering rack arms

Rear exhaust mount perished and split

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,765 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 69,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear wing dented

various bodywork scratches

Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,653 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

power steering noisy,slight play at both rear wheel bearings,slight play at n/s of steering rack.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 46,672 miles

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

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

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

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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SW54 LRV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SW54 LRV, 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 SW54 LRV registered?

SW54 LRV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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