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LT08 TOJ

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,633 mi
Last recorded124,633 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 TOJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 124,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside handbrake effort poor

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 112,903 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 112,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction message on screen (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,694 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/sf & n/sf tyres are both worn smooth on inner treads

Fail 22 Oct 2018 98,694 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. o/sr (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/sf & n/sf tyres are both worn smooth on inner treads

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer treads

Fail 23 Oct 2017 89,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer treads

o/sf & n/sf tyres are both worn smooth on inner & outer treads

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,042 miles

Centre stop light inop

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Front lower bumper strip insecure

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

service overdue

Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre stop light inop

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Front lower bumper strip insecure

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

service overdue

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body work damage nsr

front inner discs corroded

service overdue

Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,327 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

body work damage nsr

front inner discs corroded

rear discs very corroded

service overdue

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,088 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,572 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 44,572 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,461 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 26,461 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LT08 TOJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LT08 TOJ, 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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LT08 TOJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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