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YF08 JCV

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,663 mi
Last recorded161,663 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 JCV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 161,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 153,788 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 153,665 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 143,119 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 143,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside underside oily

rear wiper blade

Pass 16 Jul 2020 138,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm but feathering on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm but feathering on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 129,338 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 129,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jun 2017 116,247 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake locked on unable to rotate (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,970 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,536 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2015 95,884 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 95,884 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,677 miles

Oil leak

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

center stop not working

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 66,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 55,075 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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YF08 JCV is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF08 JCV, 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 YF08 JCV registered?

YF08 JCV is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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