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W797 MBJ

2000 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,312 mi
Last recorded138,312 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 MBJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 138,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 138,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres worn on edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 138,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front tyres wearing badly on outer shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear road springs corroded

Unable to carry out emissions test due to exhaust blow

Wear and play in n/s/o c.v joint

rear brake pipes corroded both sides at chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2013 131,676 miles

slight play in steering rack.front pads low.slight exhaust blow from cat and corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 131,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack.front pads low.slight exhaust blow from cat and corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,497 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 122,465 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,481 miles

Front brake discs rusty and worn.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 104,481 miles

Front brake discs rusty and worn.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,168 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 87,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 75,180 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 65,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 59,896 miles

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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W797 MBJ is a 2000 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W797 MBJ, 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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W797 MBJ is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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