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HY08 ZFF

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

217,971 mi
Last recorded217,971 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 ZFF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 217,971 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 217,967 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction message on dash (intermittent) (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 180,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 180,087 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,230 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 88,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,072 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,954 miles

under trays

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 73,127 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + NAIL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,704 miles

REAR TYRE TREAD EDGES WORN

Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR TYRE TREAD EDGES WORN

Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,787 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,787 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,157 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,279 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,279 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,202 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 29,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

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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HY08 ZFF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HY08 ZFF, 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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What year was HY08 ZFF registered?

HY08 ZFF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is HY08 ZFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 ZFF shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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