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EO09 HLJ

2009 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,175 mi
Last recorded137,175 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Espace84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 HLJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 137,175 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 126,499 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 120,715 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belts not tested. Seats folded.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,468 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,501 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,501 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EO09 HLJ is a 2009 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 84,290 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 EO09 HLJ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EO09 HLJ is a 2009 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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