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GV08 EKH

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,603 mi
Last recorded167,603 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EKH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 167,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 167,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 157,289 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 157,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 144,925 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 144,910 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 136,120 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 135,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,112 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 114,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,571 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,231 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS BALD INNER EDGE, AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS

Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,231 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,000 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,412 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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GV08 EKH is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV08 EKH, 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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GV08 EKH is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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