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X838 BJA

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,099 mi
Last recorded153,099 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 BJA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 153,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heat shield loose on exhaust

Inner wing sheilds loose

Management light on

nearside front brake pipe not replaced,now covered in grease.?

Fail 29 Jul 2014 152,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heat shield loose on exhaust

Inner wing sheilds loose

Management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 146,752 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 132,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 132,389 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 132,244 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear brake disks worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Jun 2010 126,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

sills floor chassi very dry advise to wax oil

Pass 30 Jun 2009 117,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 113,747 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 113,747 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 Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 107,204 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 107,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2005 99,130 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front washer jet insecure. †Offside rear tyre close to limit. †Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken. †Left hand seat in middle row not installed. †neither seats of third row installed,only belt webbing checked.

Pass 6 Aug 2005 99,130 miles

Offside front washer jet insecure. †Offside rear tyre close to limit. †Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken. †Left hand seat in middle row not installed. †neither seats of third row installed,only belt webbing checked.

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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X838 BJA is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X838 BJA, 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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X838 BJA is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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