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EK08 RZO

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,172 mi
Last recorded115,172 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 RZO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,172 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 115,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,430 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 112,489 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 112,489 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 107,915 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 107,800 miles

Hazard switch operation difficult.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,198 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 107,198 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,890 miles

Nearside Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Track rod end slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,053 miles

Ball joint has slight play N/S INNER TRACK ROD ARM (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,464 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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EK08 RZO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK08 RZO, 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

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What year was EK08 RZO registered?

EK08 RZO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EK08 RZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 RZO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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