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WV08 DVW

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,786 mi
Last recorded138,786 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,786 miles

3rd row passenger seats missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise borderline pass (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 122,994 miles

3rd row rear seats not fitted at time of test

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring underside components

rear wiper blade split rubber

Fail 4 Feb 2016 122,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

3rd row rear seats not fitted at time of test

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring underside components

rear wiper blade split rubber

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on shoulders

clutch pedal rubber split

drivers door check strap noisy

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Feb 2015 111,867 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on shoulders

clutch pedal rubber split

drivers door check strap noisy

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,472 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 81,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,609 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,608 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,333 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WV08 DVW is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WV08 DVW, 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 WV08 DVW registered?

WV08 DVW is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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