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VU55 YHM

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YHM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 134,276 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,505 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 126,502 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,174 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,044 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 97,968 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 97,968 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in O/S steering arm

Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,604 miles

slight play in O/S steering arm

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 54,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,597 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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VU55 YHM is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU55 YHM, 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 VU55 YHM registered?

VU55 YHM is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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