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V931 SOB

2000 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 SOB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 135,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 135,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 128,214 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 128,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,959 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 119,959 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 113,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2009 113,632 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 109,725 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 93,205 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 89,649 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 89,644 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V931 SOB is a 2000 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V931 SOB, 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 V931 SOB registered?

V931 SOB is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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