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FG08 EXX

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 EXX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 140,261 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 140,261 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 138,438 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 138,438 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 135,791 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 135,791 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 127,452 miles

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))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 127,451 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rubber mountings rear and central broken only holding up on front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 112,139 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 112,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 92,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,724 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,806 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,436 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 58,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,215 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,912 miles

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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FG08 EXX is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey 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 FG08 EXX, 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 FG08 EXX registered?

FG08 EXX is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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