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LJ57 YKT

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,206 mi
Last recorded39,206 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YKT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 39,206 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 39,206 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 38,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 38,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,682 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 33,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 26,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 24,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 18,253 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 14,893 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 14,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 12,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 11,882 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 11,493 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 11,493 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 10,029 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 9,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 8,855 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 8,119 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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LJ57 YKT is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol 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 LJ57 YKT, 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 LJ57 YKT registered?

LJ57 YKT is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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