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W246 BDN

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,883 mi
Last recorded105,883 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 BDN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,883 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 105,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,455 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Slight play nearside and offside front steering rack arms

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rack end play both sides front

Fail 30 Oct 2010 96,366 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rack end play both sides front

Pass 14 Jul 2009 91,353 miles

corrosion in brake pipe to offside rear

engine sounds rough advise attention asap

nearside central exhaust rubber perished

nearside front wiper blade splitting

play in inner ends of steering rack,limited vision on exact wear due to covered parts

Fail 14 Jul 2009 91,353 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrrosion in brake pipe to off side rear

engine sounds rough,advise attention asap

nearside central exhaust rubbber perished

nearside wiper rubber splitting

play in inner ends of steering rack,limited vision on exact wear due to covered parts

Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,505 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play to steering rack.. rear box in poor condition.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

A.B.S.module mounting bracket deteriorated

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight scratches to windscreen

slight wear in both sides of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,388 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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W246 BDN is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W246 BDN, 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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W246 BDN is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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