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W494 GGC

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,293 mi
Last recorded166,293 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 GGC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 166,293 miles

Nearside Front Bumper /headlight surround incomplete

Nearside Rear Light damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 161,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 161,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 155,731 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 155,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 152,091 miles

rear nearside tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2015 152,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear nearside tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 143,869 miles

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

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

nearside outer c.v.joint noisy

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limits

Pass 27 Oct 2014 143,869 miles

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

nearside outer c.v.joint noisy

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limits

Pass 25 Oct 2013 135,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both headlamp images poor

offside front inner sill damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012 126,824 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Injector pump is damp but did not appear to be leaking at time of test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,616 miles

nearside front c.v slight noise

play in front inner rack ends

Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,616 miles

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

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

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

nearside front c.v slight noise

play in front inner rack ends

Pass 28 Oct 2010 111,369 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 111,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 103,970 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 103,969 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,070 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 96,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 86,869 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 86,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 79,065 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 79,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heavy wear on front brake disc surfaces.

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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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W494 GGC is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W494 GGC, 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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W494 GGC is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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