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W179 XPX

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,666 mi
Last recorded171,666 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 XPX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 171,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

headlights dull but ok for test

some seats not fitted at time of test

tyre size different front to rear

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 23 Mar 2015 171,653 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

headlights dull but ok for test

some seats not fitted at time of test

tyre size different front to rear

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 167,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 162,562 miles

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted on the front to whats fitted on the rear

Fail 21 Mar 2013 162,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

different size tyres fitted on the front to whats fitted on the rear

Fail 10 Oct 2012 161,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low close to limit

both rear tyres age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

movment in both front lower ball joints close to limit

rear brake pads wearing low on limit

Pass 10 Oct 2012 161,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low close to limit

both rear tyres age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

movment in both front lower ball joints close to limit

rear brake pads wearing low on limit

Fail 8 Oct 2012 161,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 149,436 miles

o/side and n/side front brake disc slight wprn

o/side and n/side rear brake disc slight worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 149,436 miles

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

o/side and n/side front brake disc slight wprn

o/side and n/side rear brake disc slight worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 140,572 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake disce worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disce worn

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in o/side and n/side of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 130,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear seat belts not tested

slight play in o/side and n/side of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2008 119,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inside and outside

slight play in o/side of steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2007 109,429 miles

rear seat belts not tested du to no seats

Fail 18 Sep 2006 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W179 XPX is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W179 XPX, 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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W179 XPX is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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