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AY08 XBX

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,263 mi
Last recorded115,263 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XBX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 115,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,043 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 106,043 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,916 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

high level stop lamp inopritive

n/s front top suspension strut bearing slightly rough

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 83,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,350 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 72,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,910 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 51,858 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,767 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,061 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 26,061 miles

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

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

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 XBX is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY08 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

AY08 XBX is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 XBX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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