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V308 NRV

2000 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,280 mi
Last recorded72,280 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advisory front cross member is corroded but not weakend

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front crossmember starting to corrode

front tyre walls starting to perish

rear disc's slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 61,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front crossmember starting to corrode

front tyre walls starting to perish

rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

disc's starting to corrode all round

faint noise from offside front wheel possible start of wheel bearing ?

front tyres starting to perish

imbalance on front brakes at lockout recommend inspection ?

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,982 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW , AT LEGAL LIMIT & WALL PERISHED , RECOMMEND REPLACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL PERISHED

additional rear seats not fitted , unable to check seatbelt stalks

n/s headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated , slightly affecting light emission

noise offside front wheel , suspect bearing

rear brake discs corroding

rear coil springs corroded

steering column swiches moving on mount , recommened attention

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,982 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW , AT LEGAL LIMIT & WALL PERISHED , RECOMMEND REPLACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL PERISHED

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

additional rear seats not fitted , unable to check seatbelt stalks

n/s headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated , slightly affecting light emission

noise offside front wheel , suspect bearing

rear brake discs corroding

rear coil springs corroded

steering column swiches moving on mount , recommened attention

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,373 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD AT LEGAL LIMIT , RECOMMEND REPLACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front & rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

parking brake operation slightly sticky

rear seats not fitted , unable to check seatbelt stalks

screen washers require attention

Fail 23 Jan 2010 60,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD AT LEGAL LIMIT , RECOMMEND REPLACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front & rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

parking brake operation slightly sticky

rear seats not fitted , unable to check seatbelt stalks

screen washers require attention

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,936 miles

coil springs should be replaced as a pair

drivers door sticky to open , recommend attention

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside driveshaft inner gaiter distorted

oil leaks

stickers at nearside of screen may obscure drivers view

Fail 23 Jan 2009 55,936 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre tread low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil springs should be replaced as a pair

drivers door sticky to open , recommend attention

handbrake requires adjustment

imbalance on front & rear brakes

imbalance on handbrake

noise & slidht drag on rear wheels , suspect brakes

offside driveshaft inner gaiter distorted

oil leaks

stickers at nearside of screen may obscure drivers view

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,863 miles

handbrake operation slightly sticky

oil around n/s of steering rack & gearbox , suspect gear oil ?

rear brake discs corroding

rear most seats removed , seat belt stalks not tested ,(on seats )

rear number plate slightly stained , recommend replace

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 24 Jan 2008 54,863 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrake operation slightly sticky

oil around n/s of steering rack & gearbox , suspect gear oil ?

rear brake discs corroding

rear most seats removed , seat belt stalks not tested ,(on seats )

rear number plate slightly stained , recommend replace

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,543 miles

SAME ADVISORY NOTES APPLY REF : 601285117029

Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,543 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door slightly stiff on rubber sills

number plates starting to delaminate

sills covered by mouldings

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,518 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,518 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear most seats not fitted , sills covered by mouldings .

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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V308 NRV is a 2000 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V308 NRV, 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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V308 NRV is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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