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LT08 SYJ

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 SYJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 74,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 69,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 61,867 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 55,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 52,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,309 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dent in shock (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,207 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dent in shock (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2016 35,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,891 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s rear tyre has deterioratedm worn low & also has a large screw imbedded.... D.O.T = 5007

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 27,891 miles

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

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

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s rear tyre has deterioratedm worn low & also has a large screw imbedded.... D.O.T = 5007

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,385 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,791 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 16,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SYJ is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT08 SYJ, 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 LT08 SYJ registered?

LT08 SYJ is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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