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V242 GLS

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,044 mi
Last recorded58,044 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 GLS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,288 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,653 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,818 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,818 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,144 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 45,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,112 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear disc faces showing corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear disc faces badly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,379 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,036 miles

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2008 33,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,353 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 27,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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

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

centre middle seat not fitted at time of test

fuel filter bracket broken

handbrake lever travel high

signs of overheating in rear brakes

steel bands on both front outer cv boots split

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,006 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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V242 GLS is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V242 GLS, 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 V242 GLS registered?

V242 GLS is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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