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W172 YBK

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,030 mi
Last recorded85,030 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 YBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,508 miles

off side rear brake slight bind.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,418 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,257 miles

only two rear seats fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

only two rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

left and right side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

play evident left and right side of power assisted steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

left and right side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

play evident left and right side of power assisted steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,099 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear disc's corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,882 miles

rear disc inner faces slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2009 59,882 miles

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

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

rear disc inner faces slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,922 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 48,922 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Both front coaxial arms slight play

Only nearside front, offside front and offside rear seat belts checked, as no other seats present in car, unable to perform seat belt checks

Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W172 YBK is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W172 YBK, 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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W172 YBK is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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