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V263 GMW

2000 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 GMW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2011 88,415 miles

Check front brakes in 6000 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Minor damage to nearside rear lamp

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Tyre wear indicates tracking may need aligning

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,415 miles

Tyre wear indicates tracking may need aligning

Check front brakes in 6000 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Minor damage to nearside rear lamp

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 82,485 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,975 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brakes binding on slightly

both front tyres worn on edges

centre row of seat belts not checked due to baby seats being fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2009 78,945 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brakes binding on slightly

both front tyres worn on edges

centre row of seat belts not checked due to baby seats being fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 73,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper blade split but clears screen

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,773 miles

n/s wiper blade split but clears screen

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,271 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all rear seat belts not checked because child seats fitted

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2005 50,700 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside brake backplate damp

offside rear (rear)seat not fitted (seat belt not tested)

rear washer not working

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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V263 GMW is a 2000 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V263 GMW, 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 V263 GMW registered?

V263 GMW is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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