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L90 AAJ

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,287 mi
Last recorded157,287 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 AAJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 157,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 148,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,872 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,351 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,752 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 127,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 121,216 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,426 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 87,672 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 87,672 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 44,981 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front both tyres wearing on outer tread.

Fail 19 Jan 2013 44,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front both tyres wearing on outer tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,605 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 34,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,652 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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L90 AAJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L90 AAJ, 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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L90 AAJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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