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AY08 WYF

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,626 mi
Last recorded138,626 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WYF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 138,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 129,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2018 129,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,178 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 May 2017 126,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2016 120,577 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f steering rack inner joints slight play

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2015 114,986 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 114,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 108,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,838 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,254 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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AY08 WYF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY08 WYF, 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 AY08 WYF registered?

AY08 WYF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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