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MJ08 YVY

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,465 mi
Last recorded124,465 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YVY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,465 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,208 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,803 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,329 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,550 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 71,550 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,830 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 62,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,845 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers- corrosion on the case

Fail 15 Jan 2018 55,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shock absorbers- corrosion on the case

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,300 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 43,300 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)

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 39,123 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 39,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 33,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 22,885 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 22,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 17,062 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 17,062 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MJ08 YVY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ08 YVY, 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 MJ08 YVY registered?

MJ08 YVY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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