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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight movement to steering rack end
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight movement to steering rack end
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front both tyres bald on edges
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside 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 inner brake pad lining might be contaminated with brake fluid
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 EYR is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EYR, 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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FG08 EYR is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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