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NU08 RKE

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,378 mi
Last recorded129,378 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 RKE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 129,378 miles

Offside Steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2023 114,660 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm slight play

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,054 miles

Central stop not working

Central windscreen chipped

Nearside Front tyre close to limits

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,241 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,425 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge very soon

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near sidewall ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 68,421 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 Front tyre worn on inner edge very soon

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near sidewall ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,477 miles

exhaust DPF pressure pipe split

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2016 63,476 miles

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

exhaust DPF pressure pipe split

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,743 miles

slight play in steering arms

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,741 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering arms

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,493 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,338 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs very low .

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,785 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 RKE is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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