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DS57 SSX

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,326 mi
Last recorded238,326 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 SSX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 238,326 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 140,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,953 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 101,597 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear seats not in upright position at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,597 miles

Rear seats not in upright position at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2013 83,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

THIS VEHICLE WAS TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH 2 PASSENGER SEATS AVAILABLE FOR TEST

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THIS VEHICLE WAS TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH 2 PASSENGER SEATS AVAILABLE FOR TEST

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,521 miles

THIS VEHICLE WAS TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH ONLY 1 PASSENGER SEAT AVAILABLE TO TEST

Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,521 miles

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

THIS VEHICLE WAS TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH ONLY 1 PASSENGER SEAT AVAILABLE TO TEST

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,009 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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DS57 SSX is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DS57 SSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS57 SSX?

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What year was DS57 SSX registered?

DS57 SSX is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is DS57 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 SSX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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