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W381 KTL

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 KTL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,602 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nail in off side rear tyre

nearside park ,brake effort slightly low

some rear brake imbalance

some wear in near side front steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 21 Jul 2011 98,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nail in off side rear tyre

some wear in near side front steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,564 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,179 miles

play in steering rack

slight cuts in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2009 76,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack

slight cuts in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,916 miles

both front tyre tread depths getting low

front brake disc,s in very poor condition

some inbalance on front brakes

unable to open offside rear door from outside

vacum pipe split from engine

Fail 17 Jul 2008 66,910 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyre tread depths getting low

front brake disc,s in very poor condition

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

unable to open offside rear door from outside

vacum pipe split from engine

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,780 miles

brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,778 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges and tread depths getting low

front brake disc,s in poor condition

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing ?

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 47,882 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all of dash flashing

Pass 30 Aug 2005 39,824 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 39,824 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W381 KTL 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 50%.

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 W381 KTL, 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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W381 KTL is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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