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AP57 URB

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,194 mi
Last recorded80,194 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 URB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,695 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 75,689 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 74,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,482 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,933 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,933 miles

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

Rear Inner brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,947 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,155 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,802 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,193 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Nov 2010 25,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre cut (not over 10% of tread surface width)

rear wiper split

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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AP57 URB is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AP57 URB, 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 AP57 URB registered?

AP57 URB is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AP57 URB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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