RENAULT GRAND ESPACE (2008)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 610 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests (2024)
610
Avg Mileage
120,534 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£2,597
Is the 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE reliable?
Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the RENAULT brand average of 80%.
At 16 years old, 69% of RENAULT GRAND ESPACEs from 2008 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 610 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 120,534 miles.
How does the 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE has 120,534 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 118,400 miles for a 16-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.
Best year to buy a RENAULT GRAND ESPACE?
The most reliable year is the 2012 model with a 81% MOT pass rate, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 60%. The 2008 sits between the two at 69%.
How much does a 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
RENAULT GRAND ESPACE by Year
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About the 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE
The 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE is a performance with a 3498cc petrol engine. 610 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 83% of 2008 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 120,534 miles at 16 years old, RENAULT GRAND ESPACE owners drive about as much as the UK average.
2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE Fuel Costs
The 3498cc petrol engine is on the larger side, so fuel won't be this car's strong point. Expect around 30 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,592 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE?
Total estimated annual running cost is £2,597 (£216/month), broken down as £1592 fuel, £250 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 69% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.
RENAULT GRAND ESPACE Reliability Trend
Newer RENAULT GRAND ESPACEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE
At 16 years old, the RENAULT GRAND ESPACE is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 81%.
Alternatives to the 2008 RENAULT GRAND ESPACE
If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2007) 75% pass rate (+6%) from 28,740 tests
- MERCEDES E (2010) 80% pass rate (+11%) from 25,610 tests
- MERCEDES CLC (2009) 73% pass rate (+4%) from 6,902 tests
- PORSCHE 911 (2006) 90% pass rate (+21%) from 6,184 tests