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YG08 TGZ

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,303 mi
Last recorded91,303 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 TGZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,303 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 91,303 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,994 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,363 miles

Osr tyre worn slightly unevenly

Fail 6 Mar 2020 70,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 SIDEWALL AND WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,070 miles

225/55/17 BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 22 Feb 2019 68,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/55/17 BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,128 miles

225/55/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 62,128 miles

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

225/55/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,097 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 56,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,568 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,535 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

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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YG08 TGZ is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YG08 TGZ, 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 YG08 TGZ registered?

YG08 TGZ is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 TGZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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