MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust system slightly corroded
parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
steering rack arms have play
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front macpherson strut stiff when rotated.
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front macpherson strut stiff when rotated.
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Bottom engine mount defective
Corrosion on brake pipes
Corrosion on floor pan and suspension mounts.
Play/wear in suspension bushes
Slight bind on offside front brake
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Bottom engine mount defective
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion on brake pipes
Corrosion on floor pan and suspension mounts.
Play/wear in suspension bushes
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Corrosion on sills and chassis
Corrosion on subframes
OFS out rigger severe corrosion
OFS sill damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Corrosion on sills and chassis
Corrosion on subframes
OFS out rigger severe corrosion
OFS sill damaged
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Corrosion on flexy ends
Corrosion on front subframe
Corrosion on osr brake pipe.
Discs corroded/worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Corrosion on flexy ends
Corrosion on front subframe
Corrosion on osr brake pipe.
Discs corroded/worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
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W488 XNW is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W488 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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W488 XNW is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 May 2000.
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