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LV57 VBG

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,688 mi
Last recorded152,688 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 VBG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 152,688 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear row seats ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 152,688 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear row seats ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,840 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside front macpherson strut gland worn

tow bar corroded

both front shockabsorbers have no damping affect at all

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,570 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,698 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,698 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scrubbed edge and general deterioration /cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear scrubbed edge outer and getting low on tread

coolant level low

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,787 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,861 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 85,861 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,419 miles

Front discs very worn

Front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,203 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,751 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,979 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,801 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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LV57 VBG 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 73.3%.

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 LV57 VBG, 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 LV57 VBG registered?

LV57 VBG is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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