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W248 SJA

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 SJA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,329 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 91,313 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

DRIVERS DOOR CHECKSTRAP INSECURE.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION CORRODED.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

R/H/F TYRE WEARING AT OUTER EDGE.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT BAD EARTH AT R/H/R TAIL LIGHT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

SURFACE CORROSION AT ALL BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,605 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 84,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake slightly high

o/s/r door handle insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 78,460 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake slightly high

o/s/r door handle insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,263 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 71,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,986 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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W248 SJA is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W248 SJA, 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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W248 SJA is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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