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BJ08 EOF

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,764 mi
Last recorded122,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EOF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 122,764 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 122,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,008 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 110,008 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 103,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 103,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 103,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

all brake discs rusty

Fail 26 May 2021 103,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,473 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,024 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear pads worn

play in offside rack

Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,312 miles

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in steering both sides

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 72,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,009 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 61,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 48,369 miles

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

rear ex mount breaking up and worn

Fail 1 May 2014 48,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear ex mount breaking up and worn

Pass 23 May 2013 37,113 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 37,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 27,323 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 27,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,365 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 EOF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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