MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s steering rack gaitor perished
o/s rear tyre low outer edge
rear coil springs corroded
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s steering rack gaitor perished
o/s rear tyre low outer edge
rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both Rear Shock Absorber Bottom Bushes Perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both Rear Shock Absorber Bottom Bushes Perished
O/S/F Shock Absorber Missaligned (Possibly Due To Coil Spring Broken)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f wiper split but still wipes screen effectively
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread
o/s/f wiper does not have the washer jet on but there is enough fuild being applied to the o/s part of screen
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread
n/s/f wiper split but still wipes screen effectively
o/s/f wiper does not have the washer jet on but there is enough fuild being applied to the o/s part of screen
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
offside wiper blade split but still wipes screen effectively
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W235 VEL is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue 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 W235 VEL, 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 W235 VEL registered?
W235 VEL is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W235 VEL safe to buy?
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