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DU08 CDY

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,306 mi
Last recorded152,306 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 CDY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 152,306 miles

centre stop light not working

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2017 152,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre stop light not working

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 21 May 2016 142,535 miles

centre rear lamp not working

Pass 27 Oct 2014 119,241 miles

front shockabsorbers very weak

rearseats removed

Fail 27 Oct 2014 119,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front shockabsorbers very weak

rearseats removed

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,443 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 11 Apr 2014 110,443 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 May 2013 91,212 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 91,212 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 81,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,785 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,785 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,482 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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DU08 CDY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU08 CDY, 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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What year was DU08 CDY registered?

DU08 CDY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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