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FP08 WBN

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,890 mi
Last recorded182,890 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WBN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 182,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 182,887 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 168,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 168,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row of seats, doesnt extend out (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 156,867 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 156,865 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 141,844 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 141,843 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 122,020 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 103,582 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,874 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,204 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)

brake pipes out of shape,temp repair

Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,204 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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 26 Nov 2014 57,857 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 57,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,258 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,359 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside rear tyre close to edge. not repairable.also tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,734 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,837 miles

rear tyres 3mm tread depth

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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FP08 WBN is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP08 WBN, 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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FP08 WBN is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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