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RE08 LMY

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,858 mi
Last recorded179,858 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LMY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 179,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust mount split

Fail 27 Jan 2023 179,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust mount split

Pass 25 Jan 2022 165,399 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 165,399 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective rubber hoses split (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 149,923 miles

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 2mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 4mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 149,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 2mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 4mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 139,834 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 123,208 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,785 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,545 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,096 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 66,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 66,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 41,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,444 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,776 miles

225/55/17/101w michelin

nearside front tyre perished close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front wheel damaged on inner rim

several deep cuts in offside front tyre tread

strong advisory that the nearside rear wheel is damaged on inner rim

strong advisory that the rear inner brake pads are worn close to limit

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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RE08 LMY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE08 LMY, 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 RE08 LMY registered?

RE08 LMY is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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