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SJ08 YCT

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,126 mi
Last recorded115,126 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YCT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,126 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 114,932 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,349 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,438 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 57,436 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed and leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside steering arm has slight freeplay

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,311 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,995 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 42,995 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,700 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,669 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,285 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 34,285 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,916 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 25,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 20,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SJ08 YCT is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ08 YCT, 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 SJ08 YCT registered?

SJ08 YCT is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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