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SG08 GXB

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,184 mi
Last recorded82,184 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 GXB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 82,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 78,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 75,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,774 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 68,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 64,350 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 64,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,160 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 54,945 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 54,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,647 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 43,647 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 37,417 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges tracking needs adjustment

Pass 29 May 2012 33,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,121 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 29,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (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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SG08 GXB is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SG08 GXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG08 GXB registered?

SG08 GXB is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SG08 GXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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