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FL08 FVA

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,960 mi
Last recorded135,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 FVA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 135,960 miles

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

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre outer tread shoulders worn

slight back- lash felt at steering input shaft

unable to test rear seat belts due to no rear seats installed

Fail 2 Dec 2017 133,195 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre outer tread shoulders worn

unable to test rear seatbelts due to no rear seats installed

Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,672 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,945 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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FL08 FVA is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVA, 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 FL08 FVA registered?

FL08 FVA is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is FL08 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 FVA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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