MOT Status
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173,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested caliper (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected x clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected clip (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL08 ESF 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 72.7%.
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 FL08 ESF, 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 ESF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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