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W959 YEC

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,608 mi
Last recorded167,608 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 YEC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 167,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 167,605 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 159,443 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember holed

Fail 8 Dec 2010 159,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Oil leak

front crossmember holed

Pass 16 Dec 2009 151,300 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 151,295 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 146,826 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 146,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 135,097 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 129,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 79,717 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 79,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W959 YEC is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W959 YEC, 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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W959 YEC is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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