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LV08 LYX

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,218 mi
Last recorded122,218 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LYX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 122,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,020 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 117,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 117,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 115,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 113,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,658 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 102,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,632 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 98,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,179 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,556 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,411 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 54,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,668 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,009 miles

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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LV08 LYX is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LV08 LYX, 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 LV08 LYX registered?

LV08 LYX is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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