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LH08 AVU

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

248,692 mi
Last recorded248,692 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AVU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 248,692 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 248,689 miles

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

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 242,822 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 242,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 239,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 235,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 235,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 219,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 209,445 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 209,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 196,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 180,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake at 16% efficiency

slight play/movement in both front steering arm inner joints

Pass 3 Aug 2017 162,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 143,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 128,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,456 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,564 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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LH08 AVU is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LH08 AVU, 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 LH08 AVU registered?

LH08 AVU is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is LH08 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH08 AVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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