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W386 NLC

2000 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,423 mi
Last recorded208,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW386 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 208,423 miles

engin stay worn

front brake discs worn

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack ends

Fail 31 May 2012 208,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engin stay worn

front brake discs worn

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack ends

Pass 1 Jun 2011 201,978 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 201,978 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 194,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 194,129 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

engin stay worn

Pass 22 May 2009 184,141 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front outer c/v boots craking

Pass 16 May 2008 172,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 161,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 144,636 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 144,636 miles

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

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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W386 NLC is a 2000 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W386 NLC, 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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W386 NLC is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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