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SY09 WUB

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 WUB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,244 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread also tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear passenger seats

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,924 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 55,922 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,460 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyres worn on edges.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 52,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyres worn on edges.

Fail 30 May 2019 52,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front tyres wearing outside edges

rear tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,099 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 47,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,221 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 42,221 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 39,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 36,378 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,704 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 25,830 miles

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

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 WUB is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SY09 WUB, 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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SY09 WUB is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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