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NU08 RLX

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,880 mi
Last recorded151,880 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 RLX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 151,880 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,112 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,089 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 134,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,392 miles

4x tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2018 125,152 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 125,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber has excessive free play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,444 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 115,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 104,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,348 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 94,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

spare wheel not fitted at test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,519 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,159 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn

Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,159 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,890 miles

2 x rear seat missing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

2 x rear seat missing

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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NU08 RLX is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NU08 RLX, 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 NU08 RLX registered?

NU08 RLX is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 RLX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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