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FL08 AVP

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 AVP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,093 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,742 miles

Eml light on

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 132,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Eml light on

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,903 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 125,902 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 119,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,088 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,086 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,844 miles

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

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

centre exh mount broken

Fail 2 Nov 2017 77,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low m/beam (1.8)

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

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

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

centre exh mount broken

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,307 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads on wear limits (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 47,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 33,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,468 miles

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

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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FL08 AVP 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 58.3%.

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 FL08 AVP, 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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FL08 AVP is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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