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RJ08 OHY

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,786 mi
Last recorded158,786 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 OHY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 158,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside discs been very hot and nearside dirty ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar traces its catching on sub-frame ?

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

Offside Dip beam pattern poor maybe bulb ?

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 158,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts top dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides more nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside discs been very hot and nearside dirty ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs big lip of corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar traces its catching on sub-frame ?

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

Offside Dip beam pattern poor maybe bulb ?

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake been very hot ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources But started working after closing tail gate and nearside dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service warning light on for handbrake ?

Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,183 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 145,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 145,952 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,503 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 130,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,459 miles

E.M.L ON

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear has damage to but is secure

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear seats have child seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear has damage to but is secure

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear seats have child seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2015 105,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,796 miles

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

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

low emmitter emissions

Fail 24 Apr 2012 69,115 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,115 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,890 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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RJ08 OHY is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ08 OHY, 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 RJ08 OHY registered?

RJ08 OHY is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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