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M22 CRJ

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,449 mi
Last recorded178,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 CRJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 178,449 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2025 163,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 151,677 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 151,677 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 142,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 134,126 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 134,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,871 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 127,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,342 miles

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

Nearside Front sill has damage on it

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in it

advise pipe on exhaust is split

advise rear wiper blade is split

Fail 11 Feb 2020 122,342 miles

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

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

advise pipe on exhaust is split

advise rear wiper blade is split

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill has damage on it

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 12 Feb 2019 112,724 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 112,724 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,797 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under-tray fitted.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 105,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,077 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,526 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 95,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2014 73,584 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FAPs sensor pipe is split

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,916 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,948 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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M22 CRJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M22 CRJ, 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 M22 CRJ registered?

M22 CRJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is M22 CRJ safe to buy?

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