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W253 UJW

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 UJW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 131,045 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 122,946 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 122,946 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2010 114,864 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 114,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

both bottom ball joint rubbers are split

both offside tyres are worn

oil leak from engine area

slight play in steering system

Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,116 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded and has a small leak

n/s/f tyre very close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2008 101,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,555 miles

drivers door hard to open.

oil leaks.

pads and discs appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

play in steering rack.

tyres wearing uneven.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 92,033 miles

front tyres worn unevenly.

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

oil leaks.

rear brake pads worn.

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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W253 UJW 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W253 UJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W253 UJW registered?

W253 UJW is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W253 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 UJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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