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V557 MPX

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,828 mi
Last recorded122,828 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 MPX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,828 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear indicators discoloured

Wiper blades not clearing screen well

Fail 22 Aug 2016 122,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear indicators discoloured

Wiper blades not clearing screen well

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

brake flexi hose ferrels corroded

centre exhaust rubber split

coil springs corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n /s windscreen cracked

o/s/f seatbelt edge worn

rear brake pads wearing low

slight blow on front exhaust joint

slight fluctuation on front and rear discs

slight play in steering rack tierods

slightly long handbrake travel

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,177 miles

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Hand brake travel long

Minor exhaust blow (centre section)

Offside front side light dull

Play in both front inner tie rod arms

Rear indicators discoloured

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,162 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount missing

coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

slightly long handbrake travel

surface corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 109,120 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 29 Jul 2010 104,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,942 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear seat and belts

Pass 11 Dec 2006 67,472 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 58,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,523 miles

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)

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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V557 MPX is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V557 MPX, 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 V557 MPX registered?

V557 MPX is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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