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FB57 DKO

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,633 mi
Last recorded120,633 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DKO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 120,633 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball joint worn to safe limit

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 118,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,015 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,004 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer tread shoulder

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision worn

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,798 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,798 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,542 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 91,272 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,393 miles

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer tread shoulder

Fail 6 Oct 2016 80,393 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer tread shoulder

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,692 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 71,692 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 63,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,386 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,378 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,802 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 44,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,130 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,398 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 26,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FB57 DKO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB57 DKO, 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 FB57 DKO registered?

FB57 DKO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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