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BX08 OTE

2008 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,961 mi
Last recorded101,961 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 OTE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 98,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,397 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative actuator rod missing (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 91,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 89,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pittred and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides ..probably due to disk condition (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

esp and tpms illuminated in display these are NOT the warning lamps

Fail 20 Sep 2018 85,869 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pittred and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides ..probably due to disk condition (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

esp and tpms illuminated in display these are NOT the warning lamps

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 83,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,148 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,659 miles

bad engine oil leak

center stop light inop

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,587 miles

rear discs very rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,587 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

rear discs very rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,298 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BX08 OTE is a 2008 Renault Espace in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BX08 OTE, 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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BX08 OTE is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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