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W696 BCE

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,713 mi
Last recorded162,713 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 BCE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 162,713 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

plastic sill trims detached both sides front and nearside rear

rear discs corroded

slight engine misfire

tailgate handle sticky operation

both sides front tyres close to legal limit and bald on inner tread shoulders

Fail 17 Jul 2014 162,713 miles

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

plastic sill trims detached both sides front and nearside rear

rear discs corroded

slight engine misfire

both sides front tyres close to legal limit and bald on inner tread shoulders

Pass 24 Jul 2013 155,588 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 154,726 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both sides headlight reflectors deteriorated (not seriously reduced light output)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 146,389 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play from inner rack ends

Fail 18 Jun 2012 146,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play from inner rack ends

Pass 4 Jul 2011 138,314 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 138,314 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust noisey

pin hole in nearside outer cv boot

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 125,029 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 125,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 114,720 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 114,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside outer hub badly grease contaminated, no visual cv boot holes

offside steering rack has play

rear brake discs worn

tailgate will not open

Pass 10 Jul 2008 104,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 78,355 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 78,345 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

hand brake travell just o k

slight play in steering rack ends

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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W696 BCE is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W696 BCE, 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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W696 BCE is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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