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LS57 WDJ

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,570 mi
Last recorded161,570 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 WDJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 161,570 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 161,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2021 151,461 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 151,461 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 29 Jan 2020 145,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 145,192 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 136,750 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 136,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,408 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak needs further investigation ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust rubber mount in poor condition and split(however exhaust still supported)

dpf rubber hose split

Fail 17 Jan 2018 124,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak needs further investigation ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust rubber mount in poor condition and split(however exhaust still supported)

dpf rubber hose split

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,584 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 114,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 103,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,426 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 83,426 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise: OS front shocker leaking oil.

Advise: OS front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Strong Advise: NS front tyre worn on outer edges and on 2mm.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 65,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 3,005 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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LS57 WDJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LS57 WDJ, 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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LS57 WDJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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