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W546 NLC

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,981 mi
Last recorded179,981 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 179,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2x chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 179,074 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken - small hole in box (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 171,798 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 171,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 163,320 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 163,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 159,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 156,353 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 156,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2013 152,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 152,002 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 144,876 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 144,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2010 120,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 111,331 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 111,331 miles

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

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

Nearside tailgate lock not working

Pass 1 Jul 2008 104,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 97,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 92,802 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 83,750 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN INNER RACK JOINTS

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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W546 NLC is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W546 NLC, 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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W546 NLC is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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