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EU57 YEJ

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,151 mi
Last recorded143,151 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 YEJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 136,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 light lens cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 136,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,828 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,379 miles

Central Rear Upper 3rd stop light don't work

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber case corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,150 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also upper boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,715 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,178 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 58,655 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some coponents

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake inbalance near the limit

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,384 miles

Back seats folded away at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,359 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 28,359 miles

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

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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EU57 YEJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EU57 YEJ, 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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EU57 YEJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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