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FL08 GYO

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,531 mi
Last recorded152,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GYO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 152,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low on tread and wearing excessively on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low on tread and wearing excessively on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 145,409 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 145,409 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 139,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2019 139,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 133,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 133,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users WHEEL ARCH LINER (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,836 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,539 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly disfigured tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2015 92,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly disfigured tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,318 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have heavy wear on both edges of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,229 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,690 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 GYO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GYO, 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 GYO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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