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W97 RFJ

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,549 mi
Last recorded126,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 RFJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 126,549 miles

Chips in windscreen

N/s wiper split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/s/front door stiff to open

O/s/front fog lamp inop.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/front tyre feathering on edges-to keep checked

n/s/rear tyre worn thin on inner edge & outer wall perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 126,549 miles

Chips in windscreen

N/s wiper split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/s/front door stiff to open

O/s/front fog lamp inop.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/front tyre feathering on edges-to keep checked

n/s/rear tyre worn thin on inner edge & outer wall perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 120,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts checked with child seats fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 120,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts checked with child seats fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 113,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside and nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,893 miles

engine oil leaks

very slight play from steering rack both sides

Fail 2 Oct 2009 110,627 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

very slight play from steering rack both sides

Fail 2 Oct 2008 102,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

right rear tyre low on pressure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2008 102,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

right rear tyre low on pressure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 96,379 miles

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

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2007 96,371 miles

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

play in nearside steering rack

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,849 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 90,824 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,658 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 86,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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W97 RFJ is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel 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 W97 RFJ, 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 W97 RFJ registered?

W97 RFJ is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W97 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 RFJ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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