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NJ57 OBC

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 OBC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 65,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges and getting low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail at bad angle ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 62,421 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red damaged (1.3.2e)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges and getting low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail at bad angle ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,719 miles

Nearside Rear disc corroded

Offside Rear pads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear disc corroded

Offside Rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,821 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning on screen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,916 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 43,916 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,062 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,910 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NJ57 OBC is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NJ57 OBC, 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 NJ57 OBC registered?

NJ57 OBC is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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