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BT57 OXL

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,641 mi
Last recorded115,641 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 OXL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,641 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and wiring permantly disconnected ()

rear shock absorber casings rusted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 115,641 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and wiring permantly disconnected ()

exhaust heat shields insecure

rear shock absorber casings rusted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,229 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 101,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing both edges and 3mm only

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge , heavily blistered ,poor condition

offside front tyre wearing outer edge and 3mm only

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,669 miles

Front brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,669 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,830 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 73,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low both beam aims too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 67,165 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,717 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,287 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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BT57 OXL is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT57 OXL, 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 BT57 OXL registered?

BT57 OXL is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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