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W481 XNW

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,033 mi
Last recorded166,033 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 XNW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 166,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 165,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 156,658 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 156,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 146,117 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 146,099 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 142,398 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 136,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

o/s headlamp lens cracked

slight side play in both front wheels

Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,523 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s headlamp lens cracked

slight side play in both front wheels

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,671 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs inner surface rusting

slight side play in n/s/front wheel

Fail 18 Feb 2014 124,671 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs inner surface rusting

slight side play in n/s/front wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2013 116,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 110,058 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,467 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,231 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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W481 XNW is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W481 XNW, 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 W481 XNW registered?

W481 XNW is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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