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J55 KCO

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,779 mi
Last recorded160,779 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 KCO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 160,779 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 155,510 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 149,639 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 149,633 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 144,600 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 134,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 134,726 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.9 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,662 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,580 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 116,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,981 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 112,981 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,130 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 87,130 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,929 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,929 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 65,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,511 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 47,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,837 miles

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

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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J55 KCO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J55 KCO, 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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J55 KCO is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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