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W163 YBK

2000 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,840 mi
Last recorded139,840 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 YBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,840 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths close to limit and worn on inner edge

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

beam images poor (reflectors deteriorating)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 139,759 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

beam images poor (reflectors deteriorating)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,048 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces very poor

Both rear tyres perished

Child seats fitted Nearside and offfside centre preventing full inspection of adult belts

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside beam image poor

Nearside front CV boot leaking grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake callipers heavily contaminated, suspected to be brake fluid, but cannot locate any leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2014 126,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Both front brake disc inner faces very poor

Both rear tyres perished

Child seats fitted Nearside and offfside centre preventing full inspection of adult belts

EML lamp doesn't illuminate

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside beam image poor

Nearside front CV boot leaking grease

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside mirror lass damaged

PLay in inner steering rack joints

Rear brake callipers heavily contaminated, suspected to be brake fluid, but cannot locate any leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2013 115,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs inner faces pitted

offside front seatbelt fraying

Fail 10 Apr 2013 115,163 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs inner faces pitted

offside front seatbelt fraying

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,419 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 102,356 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,316 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

all four disc,s worn&pitted

handbrake high reserve travell

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

all four disc,s worn&pitted

handbrake high reserve travell

Fail 15 Jan 2010 83,850 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 63,386 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 62,613 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,488 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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W163 YBK is a 2000 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W163 YBK, 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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W163 YBK is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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