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X998 FRV

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,225 mi
Last recorded96,225 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,225 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 96,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,291 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 92,291 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,315 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 81,969 miles

engine management light on

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 81,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight ply o/s track rod

Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,347 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 75,347 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,492 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,094 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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X998 FRV is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X998 FRV, 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 X998 FRV registered?

X998 FRV is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is X998 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 FRV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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