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W308 YBK

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,617 mi
Last recorded73,617 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 YBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,617 miles

Both Front and Rear Suspension Cradles Corroding, Rear Springs, Mounts And Shockers Corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Split at Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Sill and Box Section Corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 73,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears and Nearside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Springs and Lower Mounts Corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2024 73,449 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At Cat Box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears and Nearside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Fronts (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Springs and Lower Mounts Corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,260 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Clips in poor Condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and Rears Cracking on Sidewall and in Tread in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 73,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box Section at Suspension arm bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both Front Outer CV Boots Clips in poor Condition

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and Rears Cracking on Sidewall and in Tread in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,580 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,571 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 71,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 70,897 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,358 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,696 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 69,694 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,390 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 68,374 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,536 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre cut in tread

Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,287 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,686 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,726 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2007 51,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W308 YBK is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W308 YBK, 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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W308 YBK is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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