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BJ08 EOB

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,878 mi
Last recorded161,878 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EOB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 161,878 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 161,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 156,152 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively alll four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 156,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively alll four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 148,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 147,040 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 147,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 143,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 124,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2017 124,651 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 107,021 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 107,020 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 92,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 74,973 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 74,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 60,105 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 60,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,681 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 EOB is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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