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MK08 SZF

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 SZF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 124,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2020 124,614 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,024 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,629 miles

Slight play in tie bars

Fail 18 Jan 2018 116,629 miles

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

Slight play in tie bars

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,179 miles

Offside Front tyre won inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,789 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 87,789 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,775 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,775 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,497 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,396 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,638 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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MK08 SZF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MK08 SZF, 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 MK08 SZF registered?

MK08 SZF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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