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VX55 XGY

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,798 mi
Last recorded63,798 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 XGY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 63,798 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,246 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,490 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 57,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,844 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 51,832 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,941 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES

N/S REAR TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

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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VX55 XGY is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX55 XGY, 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 VX55 XGY registered?

VX55 XGY is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is VX55 XGY safe to buy?

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