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V550 GTE

2000 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,916 mi
Last recorded163,916 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 GTE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 163,916 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 163,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 154,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 149,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 143,085 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 139,635 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 139,635 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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V550 GTE is a 2000 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V550 GTE, 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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V550 GTE is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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