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SY09 VLV

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,678 mi
Last recorded105,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VLV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,678 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 101,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,527 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 89,526 miles

Emissions not tested due to a split regeneration pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting is broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,525 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 76,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread is worn more on outer edge (bald)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 61,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe split (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread is worn more on outer edge (bald)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,534 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 26,377 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 13,454 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 12,165 miles

FAP filter regeneration light on

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,165 miles

FAP filter regeneration light on

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,411 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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SY09 VLV is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY09 VLV, 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 SY09 VLV registered?

SY09 VLV is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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