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FM08 MUO

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,837 mi
Last recorded141,837 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 MUO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 141,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 141,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light changed at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Heavily scored and worn ,new pads fitted on scored disc (advise Specification check) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated constant velocity boot severely deteriorated no ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Heavily scored and worn ,new pads fitted on scored disc (advise Specification check) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Heavily scored and worn ,new pads fitted on scored disc (advise Specification check) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Heavily scored and worn ,new pads fitted on scored disc (advise Specification check) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 127,955 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring is wedged between wheel and calliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated constant velocity boot severely deteriorated no ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,803 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 103,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,405 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,805 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,385 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 64,185 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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 Front 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 27 Mar 2014 59,472 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,472 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,686 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,384 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,828 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 33,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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FM08 MUO 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 61.1%.

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 FM08 MUO, 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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FM08 MUO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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