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BG57 DVR

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,562 mi
Last recorded135,562 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 DVR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 135,562 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 6 Jan 2023 135,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,865 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 128,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,836 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 120,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,316 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 111,971 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 105,297 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot compartment ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 103,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot compartment ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,974 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,413 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 66,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,889 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 55,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,854 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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BG57 DVR is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG57 DVR, 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 BG57 DVR registered?

BG57 DVR is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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