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FL57 FCY

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

363,695 mi
Last recorded363,695 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 FCY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 363,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 363,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 337,311 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 337,311 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 320,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 320,926 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 309,704 miles

Engine covers fitted

Inner steering joints have play

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2016 309,704 miles

Engine covers fitted

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner steering joints have play

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 289,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 244,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 195,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 138,641 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 138,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 93,543 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 93,543 miles

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

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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FL57 FCY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL57 FCY, 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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FL57 FCY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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