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W118 XGN

2000 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,962 mi
Last recorded98,962 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 XGN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2011 98,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/BRAKE COMPONENTS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/BRAKE COMPONENTS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,585 miles

1/ VERY BAD GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Fail 12 Dec 2009 90,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,449 miles

1/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND ONLY JUST LEGAL 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S/F STEERING RACK 4/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 25 Feb 2008 81,373 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

1/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND ONLY JUST LEGAL 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S/F STEERING RACK 4/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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W118 XGN is a 2000 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W118 XGN, 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 W118 XGN registered?

W118 XGN is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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