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WJ08 CWL

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,364 mi
Last recorded139,364 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CWL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 139,364 miles

Offside Front windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 18 Jul 2015 129,691 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2015 129,691 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2014 115,714 miles

screen cracked

Fail 31 May 2014 115,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

screen cracked

Pass 25 May 2013 100,411 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 100,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 84,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 70,973 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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WJ08 CWL is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ08 CWL, 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 WJ08 CWL registered?

WJ08 CWL is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 CWL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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