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W228 TFV

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,989 mi
Last recorded147,989 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 TFV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,989 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 147,841 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 130,392 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2009 125,149 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2009 125,146 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from radiator

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded on inner edges , worn and lipped

front pads approx 80% worn

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2008 118,244 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded on inner edges , worn and lipped

front pads approx 80% worn

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 93,848 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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W228 TFV is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W228 TFV, 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 W228 TFV registered?

W228 TFV is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W228 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 TFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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