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RE08 LNK

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,406 mi
Last recorded145,406 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 145,406 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring slight surface (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 130,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 121,932 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,212 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,814 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 94,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,597 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 75,022 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 75,022 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 65,181 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 65,178 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 LNK is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RE08 LNK, 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 RE08 LNK registered?

RE08 LNK is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is RE08 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 LNK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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