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LC08 UVZ

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,945 mi
Last recorded127,945 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UVZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 127,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2023 119,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2020 113,789 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner and outer tread

advise nearside front drop link worn

Fail 18 May 2020 113,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise both front tyres worn inner and outer tread

advise nearside front drop link worn

Pass 8 Jun 2019 107,926 miles

advise nearside front top strut mount bearing sticking

Fail 7 Jun 2019 107,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

advise nearside front top strut mount bearing sticking

Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,994 miles

Center rear brake light not working

Nearside front strut top bearing is stiff in operation.

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 104,994 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Center rear brake light not working

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

Pass 3 May 2017 92,916 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 May 2017 92,916 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall but not excess of the requirements to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 May 2016 80,028 miles

Nearside plat at steering rack inner joint

Offside play at steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 May 2016 80,028 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside plat at steering rack inner joint

Offside play at steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 May 2015 59,176 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 59,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 42,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 27,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,813 miles

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 29 May 2012 67,229 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,129 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 13,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LC08 UVZ is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC08 UVZ, 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 LC08 UVZ registered?

LC08 UVZ is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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