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W499 RJM

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,558 mi
Last recorded119,558 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 RJM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,558 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 110,989 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges and near legal limit

Front brake pads worn unevenly

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Some brake imbalance noted to front brakes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 102,459 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 102,459 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 93,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 May 2015 93,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre poor condition/cracking

note - different size tyres fitted on front axle

Pass 6 May 2014 81,682 miles

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

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

both front inner rack arms have play

nsf door mirror cover damaged

Fail 3 May 2014 83,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front inner rack arms have play

nsf door mirror cover damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,342 miles

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

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

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

approved temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,342 miles

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

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

approved temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,149 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread area

fuel cap of approved temporary type

nearside front low brake pad sensor wire broken

outer walls of front tyres damaged

rear seats not fitted and car part loaded preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 23 Jan 2012 63,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front tyres worn on edges of tread area

fuel cap of approved temporary type

nearside front low brake pad sensor wire broken

outer walls of front tyres damaged

rear seats not fitted and car part loaded preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,933 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

offside front fog lamp loose

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,301 miles

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

Oil leak

both wipers split

damage to bodywork

nearside rack gaiter perrishing

play in steering rack

tempary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

both wipers split

damage to bodywork

nearside rack gaiter perrishing

play in steering rack

tempary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,408 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 50,408 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 43,357 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise rear tyres on 2mm

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 28,507 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 28,507 miles

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

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

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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W499 RJM is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W499 RJM, 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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W499 RJM is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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