MOT Status
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171,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside windscreen marked
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside windscreen marked
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside windscreen is marked
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Battery earth terminal insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust heatshield fouling the exhaust system
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front (ABS unit to caliper flexi hose) brake pipe heavily corroded (pass criteria just met)
Nearside front brake disc worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front tyre worn more on inner edge
Nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted, corroded and scored, but not seriously weakened
No rear passenger seats fitted at time of inspection
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake disc worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake disc worn, pitted, corroded and scored, but not seriously weakened
Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber has a cable tie attached
Slight play in nearside steering rack/joint
Slight play in offside steering rack/joint
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Battery earth terminal insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust heatshield fouling the exhaust system
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front (ABS unit to caliper flexi hose) brake pipe heavily corroded (pass criteria just met)
Nearside front brake disc worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front tyre worn more on inner edge
Nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted, corroded and scored, but not seriously weakened
No rear passenger seats fitted at time of inspection
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake disc worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake disc worn, pitted, corroded and scored, but not seriously weakened
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber has a cable tie attached
Slight play in nearside steering rack/joint
Slight play in offside steering rack/joint
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK08 YAY is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YK08 YAY, 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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YK08 YAY is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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