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W483 PCA

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 PCA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 146,816 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 146,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 129,025 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 129,012 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front/rear tyres diffrent size

Fail 21 Nov 2012 115,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front/rear tyres diffrent size

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,273 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 102,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,460 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear center seat belt is incomplete

rear discs are lipped and rusted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,341 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear center seat belt is incomplete

rear discs are lipped and rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust system has a rattle. poss cat

nearside door mirror is slightly cracked

slight play in nearside steering knuckle

Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,482 miles

n/s/f door mirror is cracked slightly

rear seatbelts not checked seats not in use

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 18 Feb 2009 69,378 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f door mirror is cracked slightly

rear seatbelts not checked seats not in use

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,931 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,663 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 48,662 miles

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

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

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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W483 PCA 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 55.6%.

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 W483 PCA, 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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W483 PCA is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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