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X743 VOT

2000 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,275 mi
Last recorded182,275 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 VOT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 182,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 175,854 miles

front and rear number plates poor

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2015 175,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on inner edges badly

front and rear number plates poor

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2014 170,433 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front inner brake pads low

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

o/s/r tyre pressure is low

Fail 19 Jun 2014 170,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs corroded badly

front inner brake pads low

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

o/s/r tyre pressure is low

Pass 2 May 2013 164,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 149,991 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 149,991 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 136,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2010 121,828 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 121,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,211 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 95,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,195 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 66,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 66,592 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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X743 VOT is a 2000 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X743 VOT, 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 X743 VOT registered?

X743 VOT is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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