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SA08 YMP

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 YMP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,844 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing mechanical damage (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

noise n/s/f when turning steering strut top mount

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 61,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 51,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 39,683 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 39,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 31,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 31,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SA08 YMP is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SA08 YMP, 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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SA08 YMP is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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