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BG08 CFL

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,994 mi
Last recorded145,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CFL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 145,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 139,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,910 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,910 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row of seats ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,548 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,548 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 38,019 miles

Nearside rear door handle broken but not adversly affecting its operation

Pass 11 May 2011 30,912 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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BG08 CFL is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG08 CFL, 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 BG08 CFL registered?

BG08 CFL is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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