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W208 BOT

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,297 mi
Last recorded124,297 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 BOT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 124,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

headlamp beam images deteriorated

nearside front tread in poor condition ( winter tyre)

nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 105,146 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s steering arm has play.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,083 miles

Corrosion nearside rear brake flexi ferrules

Corrosion nearside rear short and front to rear going to nearside brake pipes

Engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2010 99,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Corrosion nearside rear brake flexi ferrules

Corrosion nearside rear short and front to rear going to nearside brake pipes

Engine oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2009 89,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 89,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 77,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2008 46,144 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 67,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,588 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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W208 BOT is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W208 BOT, 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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W208 BOT is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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