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HY08 ZGB

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,609 mi
Last recorded132,609 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 ZGB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 132,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front inner arch guard insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 126,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R17 101Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front inner arch guard insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,978 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,909 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 106,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coolant level is low

Exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 101,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test VARIOUS ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,507 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,150 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 80,867 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,373 miles

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

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged.

service overdue.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,832 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 17,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,884 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 42,897 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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HY08 ZGB is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY08 ZGB, 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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HY08 ZGB is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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