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DY08 FCU

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,166 mi
Last recorded144,166 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FCU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 144,166 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 144,166 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,805 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 128,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 114,442 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,984 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,323 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 17,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,672 miles

both rear seat's and seat belt's not fitted at the time of test

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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DY08 FCU is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY08 FCU, 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 DY08 FCU registered?

DY08 FCU is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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