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MM08 BUF

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,295 mi
Last recorded165,295 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 165,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 113,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 96,085 miles

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

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

message and dash says tyre vale absent but no lights illuminated

Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

message and dash says tyre vale absent but no lights illuminated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres on 2/3mm

Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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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MM08 BUF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MM08 BUF, 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 MM08 BUF registered?

MM08 BUF is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is MM08 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 BUF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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