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VO08 YKB

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,552 mi
Last recorded84,552 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YKB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 84,552 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,922 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 82,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,300 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 79,300 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,774 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,224 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2021 72,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,631 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,687 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 48,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,858 miles

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

No exhaust emissions print out due to emissions too low for smoke meter to detect.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,372 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,295 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,996 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 17,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,300 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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VO08 YKB is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VO08 YKB, 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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VO08 YKB is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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