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K8 GPJ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GPJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,403 miles

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake disc inner surface slightly scored

Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake disc inner surface slightly scored

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inside edge

oil leak above under tray

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust mounting rubber broken on centre box exhaust still adequately supported

front brake discs condition

oil leak borderline above under tray

Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust mounting rubber broken on centre box exhaust still adequately supported

oil leak borderline above under tray

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,055 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,266 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 43,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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K8 GPJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K8 GPJ, 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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K8 GPJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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