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BJ08 ENK

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,312 mi
Last recorded144,312 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ENK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 144,312 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 144,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,143 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 138,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 138,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 138,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear torsion bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 136,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear torsion bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 136,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 131,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering noisy on lock to lock

Pass 9 Mar 2020 129,455 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play, near-side rack end

Undertray not fully secure - (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 129,455 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play, near-side rack end

Undertray not fully secure - (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,862 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 116,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,855 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 103,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,440 miles

engine & under covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm & outer tyre tread badly worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam + aim not tested (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp n/w

engine & under covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm & outer tyre tread badly worn.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn 4mm & worn on outside edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre has damage to its side was but not exposing any cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,377 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,377 miles

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

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

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,036 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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BJ08 ENK is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ08 ENK, 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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BJ08 ENK is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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