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SY08 UGO

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UGO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 144,156 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear, central offside and middle ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 144,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working 100% obscured with tape (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint, hub flange damaged not allowing joint pin to lock correctly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper or cable (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear, central offside and middle ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad has also overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,168 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,221 miles

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,750 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 118,572 miles

Nearside Front Slight knock noticed

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 112,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and at around 3mm

Fail 20 Mar 2018 97,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb may be fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and at around 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,819 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 85,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,424 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 79,424 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,388 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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SY08 UGO is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY08 UGO, 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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SY08 UGO is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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