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NU08 OML

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,868 mi
Last recorded130,868 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 OML
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rears ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 131,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rears ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x3 ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 117,644 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x3 ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 113,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,130 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on far inner edge

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald far inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,908 miles

engine fault lamp on

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2015 81,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine fault lamp on

n/s door mirror insecure

small cut in n/s front tyre tread, down to wire brace

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,684 miles

door mirrors loose

Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

door mirrors loose

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,702 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has outer edge wear

Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,065 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has outer edge wear

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,127 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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NU08 OML is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OML, 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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NU08 OML is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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