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W158 VCD

2000 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,668 mi
Last recorded155,668 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 VCD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 155,668 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2016 149,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

battery loose & has loose wire at positive

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 141,665 miles

both ns tyres worn on edges

both rear indicators faded

corrosion to exhaust & has been repaired

corrosion to some suspension components & subframes

corrosion to undercarriage & components

front brake discs corroding

nsf shock absorber bearing sticking

oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2014 133,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

battery held with cable ties

front brake discs corroded on surfaces

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

slight earth fault on nearside rear light

Fail 4 Nov 2013 126,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf tyre edge worn

osr tyre badly perished cannot see cords

repair to exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf tyre edge worn

osr tyre badly perished cannot see cords

repair to exhaust

Fail 9 Oct 2013 126,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r handbrake cable wearing through

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 118,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 118,006 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,006 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,893 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 110,000 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 110,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 106,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lowedr engine stablizer bar rubbers split excessive movment

Fail 10 Feb 2009 106,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lowedr engine stablizer bar rubbers split excessive movment

Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 90,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2006 82,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 82,341 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W158 VCD is a 2000 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W158 VCD, 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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W158 VCD is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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