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AB08 XMX

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,383 mi
Last recorded131,383 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XMX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 131,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,290 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 123,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,735 miles

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

emissions too clean to read

Fail 12 Mar 2021 114,726 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions too clean to read

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to read

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,813 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 83,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,570 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield, slightly damaged(bent up)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly uneven tyre wear noted (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 15 Mar 2016 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield, slightly damaged(bent up)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly uneven tyre wear noted (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,490 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,490 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,084 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,206 miles

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

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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AB08 XMX is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 85,569 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 AB08 XMX, 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 18 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 XMX registered?

AB08 XMX is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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