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FL57 FDC

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,828 mi
Last recorded122,828 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 FDC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 122,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 113,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 106,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,234 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,540 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,527 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,454 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,011 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,644 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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FL57 FDC is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL57 FDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL57 FDC registered?

FL57 FDC is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is FL57 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 FDC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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