MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R17 (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have heavy wear on both edges of tread
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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