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AC08 BHU

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,439 mi
Last recorded183,439 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BHU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 183,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 168,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,757 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 159,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 148,870 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 143,860 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 126,016 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 126,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,426 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 119,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 108,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 May 2014 108,986 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2013 100,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 84,396 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm

Front brake discs worn and pads low 4-6000 miles

Nearside front shock absorber leaking and weak

Pass 12 May 2011 68,025 miles

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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AC08 BHU is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC08 BHU, 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 AC08 BHU registered?

AC08 BHU is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 BHU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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