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LT08 SMV

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,278 mi
Last recorded108,278 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,278 miles

Central Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,809 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,246 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside rear tyre worn close to markers

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,237 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating heavy judder on both sides (3.7.B.3)

centre brake light not working

nearside rear tyre worn close to markers

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,159 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 79,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/ 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing heavily on both shoulders

Fail 17 Feb 2016 71,629 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/ 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing heavily on both shoulders

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,869 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,500 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,482 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,008 miles

offside front tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low

rear brakes worn

slight play in offside steering arm joint

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LT08 SMV is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT08 SMV, 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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LT08 SMV is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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