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NG57 KAJ

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG57 KAJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 98,618 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper brake light not working brake light not wired up

Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,563 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,508 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,161 miles

Front headlamp cleaning devise inop

Fail 14 Jun 2021 87,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front headlamp cleaning devise inop

Pass 2 Jul 2020 83,699 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 83,696 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 75,756 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 23 May 2018 72,808 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,028 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,248 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 61,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,713 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 56,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2013 51,212 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 43,341 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 43,340 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,546 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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NG57 KAJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NG57 KAJ, 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 NG57 KAJ registered?

NG57 KAJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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