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W979 WTP

2000 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,903 mi
Last recorded124,903 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 WTP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 124,903 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery insecure

fuel tank support bracket corroded and broken

Fail 20 Feb 2013 124,903 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery insecure

fuel tank support bracket corroded and broken

Pass 6 Feb 2012 114,942 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 114,930 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 103,604 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

surface rust on rear discs...

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,040 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 94,871 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,006 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 84,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 74,181 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 74,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,994 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 69,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear parking brake efficiency just met (16%)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 54,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 54,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W979 WTP 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 53.3%.

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 W979 WTP, 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 W979 WTP registered?

W979 WTP is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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