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W857 CAJ

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,159 mi
Last recorded132,159 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 CAJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 132,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust has a slight blow

lower engine mount excessively deteriorated

oil leak

power steering pump damp

rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorating

recommend wheel alignment due to uneven tyrewear

slight play in both front steering arms

windscreen has scratches

Fail 28 Sep 2012 132,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust has a slight blow

lower engine mount excessively deteriorated

oil leak

power steering pump damp

rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorating

recommend wheel alignment due to uneven tyrewear

slight play in both front steering arms

windscreen has scratches

Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 116,044 miles

front brake worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight blow at front join

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 116,038 miles

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

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

front brake worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight blow at front join

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,864 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 112,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 108,643 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 108,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 103,842 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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W857 CAJ is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W857 CAJ, 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 W857 CAJ registered?

W857 CAJ is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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