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X229 DGU

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,452 mi
Last recorded110,452 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 DGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,452 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 110,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,397 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 99,397 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,430 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 93,395 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,644 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 81,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 70,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on outside

Fail 18 Jul 2008 69,992 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on outside

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,716 miles

emissions only just met

Fail 3 Oct 2006 52,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions only just met

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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X229 DGU is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X229 DGU, 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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X229 DGU is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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