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EX08 LJL

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,734 mi
Last recorded139,734 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LJL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 139,734 miles

Rear Slight service imbalance

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,024 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear parking brake slight low effort ON MOT LIMITS

Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear parking brake slight low effort ON MOT LIMITS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 107,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn boot split on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 78,770 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,073 miles

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

perished exhaust mounts

Fail 9 May 2016 66,063 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

perished exhaust mounts

Pass 18 May 2015 57,352 miles

nearside rear foglight glass cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 50,147 miles

rear seats removed at time of test dog cage fitted

Fail 22 May 2014 49,274 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test dog cage fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 40,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,693 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 34,693 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,942 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and has 3mm of tread remaining

offside rear tyre starting to perish and has 3mm of tread remaining

play nearside steering rack arm

rear wiper torn

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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EX08 LJL is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX08 LJL, 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 EX08 LJL registered?

EX08 LJL is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EX08 LJL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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