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MB58 PUG

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,524 mi
Last recorded96,524 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB58 PUG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 96,524 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear and nearside rear shocks corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,889 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 94,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2024 89,787 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 89,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 81,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 75,363 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 75,363 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative lubricated switch assembly and freed up [tested ok] (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,725 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,329 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 73,329 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,309 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 72,309 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,163 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,015 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,015 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,237 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,237 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,310 miles

nsf shock absorber damp advise replacing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,799 miles

osr coil spring end broken but retained

Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,333 miles

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

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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MB58 PUG is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MB58 PUG, 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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MB58 PUG is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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