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AO58 ECY

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,167 mi
Last recorded55,167 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 ECY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 55,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both sides cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 55,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both sides cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 51,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Cracked and perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side between approx. 2.5 - 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 44,556 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides cracked/perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

front suspension creaking - suspect ball joint/bush on front anti roll bar/linkage

Pass 18 May 2022 37,664 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened intermittently knocking in operation - suspect top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides cracked/perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 32,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread (225/60r16 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Nearside and offside perishing / cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 32,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (225/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm plus nail in tread (225/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread (225/60r16 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Nearside and offside perishing / cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 25,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 20,513 miles

front tyres 3 - 3.5mm and slightly cracked/perished

front windscreen wipers poor

Fail 11 May 2018 20,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres 3 - 3.5mm and slightly cracked/perished

front windscreen wipers poor

Pass 23 May 2017 17,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 15,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,212 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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AO58 ECY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO58 ECY, 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 AO58 ECY registered?

AO58 ECY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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