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YJ08 NHC

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,959 mi
Last recorded121,959 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 NHC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2018 113,755 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 113,755 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 110,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rod rack to track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust heat cover loose

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,644 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 96,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,305 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,305 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,169 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,834 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,957 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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YJ08 NHC is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJ08 NHC, 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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YJ08 NHC is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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