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W429 MBL

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,812 mi
Last recorded129,812 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 MBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,812 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 129,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 126,225 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 125,026 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,991 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 122,991 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust mount missing but exhaust still secure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,358 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,213 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,497 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 107,812 miles

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

rear seats are removed

Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,138 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 99,138 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,596 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 77,577 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,246 miles

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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W429 MBL is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W429 MBL, 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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W429 MBL is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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