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W235 VEL

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,204 mi
Last recorded220,204 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 VEL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 220,204 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 220,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 133,215 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 133,215 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 204,253 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Bottom Bushes Perished

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 204,251 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 193,430 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 182,155 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 167,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 149,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 149,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 141,841 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 141,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 128,951 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 128,951 miles

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.

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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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.

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