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CK08 NWJ

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,918 mi
Last recorded162,918 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 NWJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 162,918 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rearmost row ()

Fail 7 Feb 2025 162,844 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened various sections of inner disc face missing, badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rearmost row ()

Pass 7 Feb 2024 153,531 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,286 miles

Front 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 9 Feb 2023 140,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,285 miles

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

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

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Feb 2022 126,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2021 119,357 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 119,354 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,700 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 116,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light on . (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,094 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,426 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,984 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,970 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,425 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,016 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,642 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,268 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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CK08 NWJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CK08 NWJ, 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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CK08 NWJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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