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MW08 VXS

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VXS
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 96,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 96,863 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 95,173 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 89,000 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,794 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 80,035 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 80,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 74,504 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 74,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 70,415 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 66,776 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 64,799 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 64,797 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 62,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,034 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 59,028 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,115 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,115 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 51,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childs seats centre centre row and offside centre row

Pass 13 May 2014 48,777 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 48,756 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 40,459 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 40,440 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 33,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dash indicating brake fault

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front discs have slight wear

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

very slight crackin g in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 26,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MW08 VXS is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MW08 VXS, 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 MW08 VXS registered?

MW08 VXS is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is MW08 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 VXS shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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