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AB08 XHZ

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,241 mi
Last recorded130,241 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XHZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 130,241 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 129,412 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 129,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,799 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 115,023 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 115,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,455 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,455 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,136 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,136 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 92,568 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s mirror unit loose

o/s/f tyre worn both outer edges and scuffed 225-55-17

o/s/r door handle damaged

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge and perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front slight rim damage

Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front slight rim damage

Pass 27 May 2016 79,494 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,225 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light from damage (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light from damage (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 68,643 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges wearing thin

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,874 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,915 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,915 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,113 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 32,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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AB08 XHZ is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,044 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 Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 XHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB08 XHZ registered?

AB08 XHZ is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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