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NG08 NHB

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,640 mi
Last recorded153,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 NHB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 153,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 142,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 142,255 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,543 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 130,543 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort h brake (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 130,543 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort h brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 117,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,964 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,959 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f alloy wheel rim minor damage

rear wiper blade u/s

tow bar 7-pin socket corroded terminals

tracking check req.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 73,568 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 60,975 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 47,407 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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NG08 NHB is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NG08 NHB, 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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NG08 NHB is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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