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NV08 FCL

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,313 mi
Last recorded114,313 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 114,313 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2020 114,313 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 111,004 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 May 2019 111,002 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,595 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 107,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,223 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 102,218 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre directional and fitted inside out. (4.1.D.1f)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,664 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 91,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,756 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,102 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Apr 2012 56,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

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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NV08 FCL is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NV08 FCL, 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 NV08 FCL registered?

NV08 FCL is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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