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MM08 XRV

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,068 mi
Last recorded103,068 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 103,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 103,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 101,735 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp front ajusting rod on nearside front lower suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 95,843 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 95,843 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,853 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,862 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,134 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside , offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear high level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside , offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,304 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,208 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slight damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 48,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,517 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,770 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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MM08 XRV is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM08 XRV registered?

MM08 XRV is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is MM08 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 XRV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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