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FG08 YGT

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,234 mi
Last recorded147,234 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YGT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 147,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 147,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,015 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 138,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2015 124,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center stop light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2015 124,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center stop light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,778 miles

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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FG08 YGT is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FG08 YGT, 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 FG08 YGT registered?

FG08 YGT is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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