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AJ57 JGY

2008 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 JGY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 160,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 151,225 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 150,928 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 139,147 miles

Both front inner rubber anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have deteriorated allowing slight movement

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 139,147 miles

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

Both front inner rubber anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have deteriorated allowing slight movement

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 128,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 128,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 123,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,151 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 119,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 116,332 miles

front brake pads 98% worn

Fail 23 Jan 2012 115,400 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear fog lamp and rear reflector cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,215 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f door damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2011 88,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f door damaged

rear brake discs lipped

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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AJ57 JGY is a 2008 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AJ57 JGY, 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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AJ57 JGY is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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