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W98 OAU

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,139 mi
Last recorded64,139 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 OAU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,139 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,965 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

o/s/f inner cv boot damaged leaking grease

oil leak from engine

rear seat s have been removed

slight blow center joint

steering system has slight play detected at steering arm s

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,385 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,099 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 54,096 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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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W98 OAU is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W98 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W98 OAU registered?

W98 OAU is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W98 OAU safe to buy?

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