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W556 WTP

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,470 mi
Last recorded85,470 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 WTP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,470 miles

Oil leak

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

front 0/s n/s backplates corroded/front rear no.plates disc replace/slight GREASE leak 0/s outer cv boot MONITOR

front/rear 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/screen scratch edge of blade RECOMMEND REPLACED/w/blades rubber HARD/h/lamp lenses tarnished n/s worst replace/exhaust rusty/spare MISSING carrier SECURE/slight BIND n/s rear wheel/front 0/s

Fail 7 Aug 2013 85,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front 0/s n/s backplates corroded/front rear no.plates disc replace/slight GREASE leak 0/s outer cv boot MONITOR

front/rear 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/screen scratch edge of blade RECOMMEND REPLACED/w/blades rubber HARD/h/lamp lenses tarnished n/s worst replace/exhaust rusty/spare MISSING carrier SECURE/slight BIND n/s rear wheel/front 0/s

Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,202 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front ABS rings cracked recomemnd replace

slight bind N/s rear wheel, tank straps rusty, slight corosion various bpipes, p/s pipes rusty, exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2012 83,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front ABS rings cracked recomemnd replace

slight bind N/s rear wheel, tank straps rusty, slight corosion various bpipes, p/s pipes rusty, exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,194 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,052 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

brake discs have grinding marks of braking surfaces

engine noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 71,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 63,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,685 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,429 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 55,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W556 WTP is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W556 WTP, 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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What year was W556 WTP registered?

W556 WTP is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W556 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 WTP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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