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VN56 AYT

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,750 mi
Last recorded134,750 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 AYT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 134,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected spring snapped and jammed on shock close to tyre (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror casing missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 129,503 miles

Engine light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 129,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing in boot (7.1.2 (a))

Engine light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,635 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Coolant leak ()

Dampness around nearside front steering rack gaiter

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine light on

Exhaust mounting defective Center and rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre wearing/worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing in boot ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 112,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no coolant in bottle

Fail 19 Nov 2020 112,948 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

no coolant in bottle

Pass 3 May 2019 108,210 miles

offside rear seat removed

slight movement of spare wheel in carrier

Fail 2 May 2019 108,201 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 104,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner and outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth starting to get low on the outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner and outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth starting to get low on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,948 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,249 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,879 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,871 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 57,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,804 miles

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

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

front pads 60% worn

rear pads60% worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,453 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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VN56 AYT is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN56 AYT, 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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VN56 AYT is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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