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W946 PBJ

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,284 mi
Last recorded192,284 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 PBJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 192,284 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear indicators slightly of colour

Pass 29 Apr 2014 182,206 miles

front reg plate is slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2014 182,206 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front reg plate is slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 172,560 miles

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 15 Apr 2013 172,556 miles

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

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 17 Apr 2012 163,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 153,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 141,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 138,442 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to some brake ferruls

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2009 138,442 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to some brake ferruls

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2008 122,683 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 110,193 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 11,008 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 98,561 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 98,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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W946 PBJ is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W946 PBJ, 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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W946 PBJ is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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