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NU08 TXN

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,949 mi
Last recorded118,949 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 118,949 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 111,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 108,131 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 92,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 82,100 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 82,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,301 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,670 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats 6 and 7 not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,312 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,272 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

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 TXN is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 TXN registered?

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

Is NU08 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 TXN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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