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EK58 RCF

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,092 mi
Last recorded90,092 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 90,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 89,686 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,302 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 86,284 miles

Central Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,115 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 82,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Caliper clip insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2023 81,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER RETAINING CLIP INCORRECTLY FITTED.

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 77,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 101W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 101W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Cannot assess inner pads

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,106 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 68,106 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,436 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,995 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 58,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working ALL Rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,695 miles

coolant level below minimum

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Sep 2014 40,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,908 miles

oil level on minimum

Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,908 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,150 miles

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 26,112 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,911 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

offside front tyre close to wear bars

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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EK58 RCF is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EK58 RCF, 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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EK58 RCF is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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