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FN08 YLH

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YLH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 104,121 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,351 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,796 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 84,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,214 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 122,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,004 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 63,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 57,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,632 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 47,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,325 miles

off side rear tyre has cracks inbetween treads

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,509 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 28,509 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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,452 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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FN08 YLH is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN08 YLH, 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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FN08 YLH is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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