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V256 MMY

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 MMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 125,003 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake service

drivers seat base is worn

exhaust centre section corroded

front inner brake pads look low

near side front shock absorber cushoning is soft

off side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

off side rear tyre is bald the outer edge of tread and just legal

off side windscreen washer is loose

scratches to screen but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 7 Mar 2014 125,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake service

drivers seat base is worn

exhaust centre section corroded

front inner brake pads look low

near side front shock absorber cushoning is soft

off side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

off side rear tyre is bald the outer edge of tread and just legal

off side windscreen washer is loose

scratches to screen but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,446 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

bottom engine mount bush deteriorated

front subframe bushes deteriorating

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

slight movement nearside trackrod end

slight play steering arms/steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,968 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing inner edge

movement offside steering arm

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2012 100,698 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing inner edge

nearside mirror cracked

slight movement offside steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 8 Mar 2011 85,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside wiper scratching screen

slight play offside front steering arm

Fail 18 Feb 2010 72,285 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,230 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,135 miles

front radiator corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,412 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 58,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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V256 MMY is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 91,926 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 V256 MMY, 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 26 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V256 MMY registered?

V256 MMY is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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