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X749 FTP

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 FTP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,643 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 100,643 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 4 Oct 2011 100,367 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal pulsing slightly during brake test

front subframe corroded

gearbox oil leak

lambda sensor not connected to exhaust

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f abs ring on driveshaft broken

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

air filter pipe split

bonnet stay securing clip broken

coolant hose weeping

exhaust backbox hanger corroded at weld

lambda sensor connected but not fitted to exhaust system

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Aug 2010 92,162 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.9)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front discs worn

lambda sensor not fitted in exhaust

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

o/s/f tyre edge worn

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear discs badly pitted

rear wiper blade split

vehicle hunts on idle

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,605 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 85,605 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside and offside front centre strut bearings slightly stiff.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 61,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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X749 FTP is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X749 FTP, 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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X749 FTP is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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