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NJ08 VVN

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VVN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 118,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder/primary grove. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer box rubber support mounting broken, still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 118,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated inner c.v gaiter broken. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb could be wrongly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder/primary grove. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer box rubber support mounting broken, still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,183 miles

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

bothside front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

thermostat housing or hose seeping cooling.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,436 miles

bothside rear brake discs poor condition.

bothside rear brake pads inner face worn thin.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,436 miles

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

bothside rear brake discs poor condition.

bothside rear brake pads inner face worn thin.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,544 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seeping oil.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 83,544 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective in dash, need diagnostic. (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner rack rod ball joint,s, replace both, thanks. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seeping oil.

bothside front brake disc,s inner face badly worn ,should replace.

bothside front brake pad,s inner face worn thin.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,595 miles

bothside rear tyre/s shoulder/s wearing thin.

nearside front steering rack rod inner ball joint significant amount of play,should replace.

offside front brake pad/s and disc/s inner face wearing thin.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 66,892 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,892 miles

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 May 2013 56,950 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 56,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 51,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,790 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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NJ08 VVN is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NJ08 VVN, 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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NJ08 VVN is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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