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BD08 SZW

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,035 mi
Last recorded100,035 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SZW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,570 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 81,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,224 miles

Advise third row sets not fitted at time of test.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,453 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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BD08 SZW is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD08 SZW, 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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BD08 SZW is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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