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HK08 ANU

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,676 mi
Last recorded152,676 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ANU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 152,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 150,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,881 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 140,881 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 135,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 129,688 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 119,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2020 119,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,995 miles

Offside and nearside front tyre near limit 3mm and worn uneven inner and outer edges

Slight play in steering tie rod ends

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,995 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyre near limit 3mm and worn uneven inner and outer edges

Slight play in steering tie rod ends

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres splitting, bold on outer edges and on legal tread limit

slight play in both rack and pinon ball ends

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,017 miles

slight play in both front rack and pinon ball ends

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,017 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both front rack and pinon ball ends

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,260 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre getting near limit and worn outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,023 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 35,000 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,033 miles

both front tyre treads worn down to 2mm on outer edges

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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HK08 ANU is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK08 ANU, 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 HK08 ANU registered?

HK08 ANU is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is HK08 ANU safe to buy?

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