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RY57 YLM

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,700 mi
Last recorded164,700 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 YLM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 164,700 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 150,375 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,520 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Two rear seats removed at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 118,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Two rear seats removed at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 103,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,069 miles

NSF Tyre almost worn through to cords on inside edge.OSF Tyre low on edge.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NSF Tyre almost worn through to cords on inside edge.OSF Tyre low on edge.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,644 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 72,644 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,561 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 57,557 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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RY57 YLM is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RY57 YLM, 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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RY57 YLM is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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