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W668 RJB

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,664 mi
Last recorded173,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 RJB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 173,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in both rear tyres.

front exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 173,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 164,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2014 164,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 158,824 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges

offside front lower arm front bush oil soaked

rear exhaust box corroded

rear row seats not fitted

slight play front steering arms

Fail 14 Jun 2013 158,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn edges

offside front lower arm front bush oil soaked

rear exhaust box corroded

rear row seats not fitted

slight play front steering arms

Pass 11 Jun 2012 154,043 miles

oil leak

play in streeing arms

rear box corroded

rear rear seats missing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 153,842 miles

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

oil leak

play in streeing arms

rear box corroded

rear rear seats missing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 148,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 142,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 134,504 miles

slight leak steering rack

n/s wiper blade split

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner sidewalls perished

Fail 2 Jun 2009 134,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner sidewalls perished

n/s wiper blade split

slight leak steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2008 125,960 miles

radiator in poor condition

throttle cable fraying

Fail 6 Jun 2008 125,960 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

throttle cable fraying

Pass 9 Aug 2007 120,411 miles

all four tyres wearing low on inner edges

child seat fitted to offside centre row

power steering pipes damp in engine bay

radiator in poor condition

rear seats not fitted at the time of the test

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

throttle cable fraying

Fail 8 Aug 2007 120,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

all four tyres wearing low on inner edges

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted to offside centre row

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pad warning light looms broken

front brake pads on inner face wearing low

offside front abs sensor cables insecure

power steering pipes damp in engine bay

radiator in poor condition

rear seats not fitted

slight play in both inner rack joints

throttle cable fraying

Pass 6 Jul 2006 113,219 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 113,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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W668 RJB is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W668 RJB, 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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W668 RJB is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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