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NV08 FCN

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,331 mi
Last recorded142,331 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FCN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 142,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 181,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 181,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 171,810 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 171,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 165,995 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 165,994 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps booth (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 156,417 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 156,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 148,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,312 miles

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm

Pass 19 Oct 2016 115,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Front wipers starting to smear

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @minimum, replace soon (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened replace soon (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,631 miles

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

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

all rear seats removed & unable to test seat belts.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,732 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,460 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 45,184 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 45,184 miles

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

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 FCN is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NV08 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

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

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