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DN08 HCP

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,066 mi
Last recorded133,066 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HCP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,066 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,052 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mounting perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mounting perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 130,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mounting perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mounting perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 126,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 124,141 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 124,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 117,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 111,406 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2016 104,648 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2015 97,449 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 89,090 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 89,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 75,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 74,776 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake caliper poosible fluid leak customer advised

Pass 6 May 2012 61,288 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all three middle row passenger seats child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2011 48,291 miles

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

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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DN08 HCP is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN08 HCP, 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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DN08 HCP is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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