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FD08 FWB

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,848 mi
Last recorded166,848 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FWB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 166,848 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 166,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front coolant is low

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 163,557 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2025 163,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 158,330 miles

Coolant leak

Offside registration lamp dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear passenger seats removed - unable to inspect seat belts

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2023 158,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside registration lamp dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear passenger seats removed - unable to inspect seat belts

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2022 152,748 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only one sit fitted (N/S/R)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 148,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 132,342 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2019 123,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,274 miles

Nearside Front Sub frame auxillary bracket bolt snapped

Fail 12 Sep 2018 117,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub frame auxillary bracket bolt snapped

Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Pass 26 May 2016 93,354 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

child seats in rear

Fail 26 May 2016 93,354 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

child seats in rear

Pass 15 May 2015 78,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,917 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,908 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 49,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,958 miles

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

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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FD08 FWB is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD08 FWB, 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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FD08 FWB is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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