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FB57 FEP

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,265 mi
Last recorded133,265 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 FEP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 133,265 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 125,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 116,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019
Pass 3 May 2018 97,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,073 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 90,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 80,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

removed items from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

removed items from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 63,772 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres low outter edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 52,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level/ 3rd brake light in-op

Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level/ 3rd brake light in-op

Pass 2 Feb 2013 41,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center seat not present at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2013 41,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center seat not present at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2012 34,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front washer jet blocked

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,666 miles

both front brakes juddering slightly

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 FEP is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue 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 FB57 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

FB57 FEP is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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