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VN55 YVR

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,635 mi
Last recorded109,635 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YVR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside third row seat missing at time of test

Rear wiper deteriorated

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of offside and nearside rear adult belts

Fail 20 Jul 2016 109,634 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside third row seat missing at time of test

Rear wiper deteriorated

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of offside and nearside rear adult belts

Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2015 100,772 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2014 93,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,316 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,085 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 77,081 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,518 miles

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,272 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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VN55 YVR is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN55 YVR, 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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VN55 YVR is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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