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YJ08 XXF

2008 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,187 mi
Last recorded186,187 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XXF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 186,187 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2021 186,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut missing from bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 180,958 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 180,958 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 173,796 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 173,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear flexy and pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 166,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 158,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,047 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 20 May 2015 149,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 149,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 139,851 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,763 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,464 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front 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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YJ08 XXF is a 2008 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ08 XXF, 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 XXF is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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