MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear all four (2.7.2a)
centre stop lamp not working
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
rear brake pipes coated in grease
slight play steering rack inner joints both sides
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
rear brake pipes coated in grease
slight play steering rack inner joints both sides
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s mirror case damaged
2nd row rear seats not fitted at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes covered in plastic coating
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
2nd row rear seats not fitted at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes covered in plastic coating
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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FV08 ZYD is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FV08 ZYD, 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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FV08 ZYD is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 July 2008.
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