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X36 ABF

2000 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,670 mi
Last recorded138,670 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 ABF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 138,670 miles

front washer jets weak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 129,961 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 129,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front plate poor

Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,008 miles

Battery inscure

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

Rear number plate poor

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

SRS light on

Fail 4 Mar 2013 122,998 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery inscure

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

Rear number plate poor

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

SRS light on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 114,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 114,295 miles

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 May 2011 103,225 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on non-measurable edges

nearside front wiper slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre worn on non-measurable edges & deformed advise replace

Fail 21 May 2011 103,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on non-measurable edges

nearside front wiper slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre worn on non-measurable edges & deformed advise replace

Pass 6 Mar 2010 90,364 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on non-measurable edges advise replace ASAP

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

slight noise from nearside front inner driveshaft joint

Fail 3 Mar 2010 90,362 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on non-measurable edges advise replace ASAP

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

slight noise from nearside front inner driveshaft joint

Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,868 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2009 78,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,066 miles

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

advise o/s front tyre worn on inner & outer edges advise replace

advise slight play in o/s front inner steering rack joint

Fail 19 Feb 2008 70,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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)

advise n/s front brake binding slightly

advise o/s front tyre worn on inner & outer edges advise replace

advise slight play in o/s front inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 Mar 2007 58,365 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,208 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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X36 ABF is a 2000 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X36 ABF, 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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X36 ABF is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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