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W343 RVO

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 RVO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 124,246 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 124,246 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 116,679 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Brake pad warning wiring adrift N/S/F

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 106,113 miles

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

centre row centre seat belt missing

Fail 8 Jan 2010 101,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 101,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,451 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 94,329 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,086 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 86,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,052 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 58,689 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 58,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W343 RVO is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W343 RVO, 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 W343 RVO registered?

W343 RVO is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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