2008 Renault Grand Espace · 1,124 MOT tests
2008 Renault Grand Espace reliability
2008 Renault Grand Espaces fail 51.1% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Grand Espace years (1,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Espaces: 47.8%)
- 51.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Espaces: 47.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 117,211
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,124
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.1% of tests fail here (170% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Renault Grand Espace
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.4%
- Suspension21%
- Brakes15.6%
- Steering10.1%
- Body, chassis and structure8.5%
- Tyres7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.1%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.58%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 6.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.14%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.29%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.88%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.7%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.25%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.49%)
Other years
Every Renault Grand Espace year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace reliable?
2008 Renault Grand Espaces fail 51.1% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Grand Espace years (1,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Renault Grand Espace MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.1% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.58% of tests), position lamp not working (6.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Renault Grand Espace have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Renault Grand Espace shows 117,211 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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