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SJ57 OBE

2007 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,087 mi
Last recorded151,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Espace86,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 OBE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 151,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 145,914 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 145,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 137,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 137,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,653 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 131,653 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 125,145 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 125,145 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 124,323 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 116,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,510 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken , system still secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 101,510 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken , system still secure

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,858 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end ) ( Bodrerline pass (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end ) ( Bodrerline pass (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,316 miles

3 row seat and seat belts not fully inspected

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,892 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear and offside rear of second row of seats missing

Offside rear and centre seats and Nearside rear of second row of seats have child seats fitted

Rack ends have slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,271 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,356 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,538 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,706 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 36,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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SJ57 OBE is a 2007 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 86,674 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 SJ57 OBE, 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 19 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ57 OBE is a 2007 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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