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V490 FLM

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,805 mi
Last recorded84,805 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 FLM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,805 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.....

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 80,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 75,755 miles

child seat

Fail 19 Jan 2016 75,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,361 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,207 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 70,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,818 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 61,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,397 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,391 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,514 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,473 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,513 miles

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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V490 FLM is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V490 FLM, 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 V490 FLM registered?

V490 FLM is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V490 FLM safe to buy?

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