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NU08 OLV

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,176 mi
Last recorded189,176 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 OLV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 189,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 172,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 171,833 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 147,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 132,312 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 132,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,309 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated requires maintaining. (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,607 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 105,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged requires replacing as soon as possible. (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth around outer.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release secondary catch is slightly faulty.

remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,962 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 87,962 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,333 miles

small chip's on screen....

Fail 24 Jan 2014 77,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

need's a tracking....

small chip's on screen....

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,669 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,777 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F side wall cut no cords shown

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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NU08 OLV is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver 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 NU08 OLV, 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 NU08 OLV registered?

NU08 OLV is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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