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W234 MAE

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,918 mi
Last recorded110,918 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 MAE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 110,918 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no rear seats at time of test

nsr lens damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2014 110,916 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no rear seats at time of test

nsr lens damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,586 miles

both images

o/s/f disc

raditor support bracket heavy corrosion

tail gate

tow bar electrics

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,586 miles

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

both images

o/s/f disc

raditor support bracket heavy corrosion

tail gate

tow bar electrics

Pass 22 May 2012 98,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front radiator support corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 98,618 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front radiator support corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,542 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 81,508 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 80,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 72,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,940 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,135 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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W234 MAE is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W234 MAE, 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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W234 MAE is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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