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W168 GHC

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,676 mi
Last recorded102,676 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 GHC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 102,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember rusted

Fail 6 Dec 2018 102,610 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffle rattling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect feel weak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroding

Front slight play to steering

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

gear box mounting bush worn (tie bar)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 101,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

gear box mounting bush worn (tie bar)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,040 miles

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

Front Lower gear box mounting worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Lower gear box mounting worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,206 miles

Front Lower gear box mounting worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper blade worn (split).

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poor beam pattern to nearside headlamp.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 69,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 64,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

smoke emissions just within test criteria at time of test

Pass 17 May 2006 51,108 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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W168 GHC is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W168 GHC, 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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W168 GHC is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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