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MK58 NLJ

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,530 mi
Last recorded151,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 NLJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 151,530 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 151,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 146,842 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 146,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 142,127 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 141,801 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 139,462 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central box rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting perishing on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2023 139,462 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip Broken, exposing Constant velocity joint when cornering. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central box rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting perishing on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 133,777 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 133,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 11 May 2021 128,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 122,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 122,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,512 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/r17 also tread wearing on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,879 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking needs checking.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,315 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,640 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 49,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,313 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,691 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside rear brake discs slightly pitted/lipped

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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MK58 NLJ is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK58 NLJ, 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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MK58 NLJ is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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