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W973 LBL

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,429 mi
Last recorded191,429 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 LBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 191,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

minor oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 186,502 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 180,389 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 180,389 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 176,547 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 176,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 169,955 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 169,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 169,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 166,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 156,330 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 146,561 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 139,498 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 139,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 131,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 131,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 121,054 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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W973 LBL is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W973 LBL, 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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W973 LBL is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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