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MT08 WUD

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

204,587 mi
Last recorded204,587 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 WUD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 204,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 191,435 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 191,425 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 179,785 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 179,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure by fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 173,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 159,843 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 159,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 145,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 145,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Sound deadening material insecure exhaust sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 133,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 124,222 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (MAIN DEALER PART ONLY)

NEARSIDE INNER STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 13 Jun 2016 124,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (MAIN DEALER PART ONLY)

NEARSIDE INNER STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Jun 2015 114,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,134 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,263 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,263 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 80,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,395 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,394 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MT08 WUD is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MT08 WUD, 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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MT08 WUD is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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