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X653 BLC

2000 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Espace91,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX653 BLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,622 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,622 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 4 Sep 2013 101,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,192 miles

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers are heavily corroded and holed

exhaust catalyst section is corroded

front discs and pads are worn

nearside front tyre has a stepped tread but is heavily worn on the outer edge

offside front inner wheel arch plastic trim needs refixing

offside rear outer door handle is damaged

rear number plate is slightly contaminated

rear wiper blade has split

Fail 15 Sep 2012 89,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers are heavily corroded and holed

exhaust catalyst section is corroded

front discs and pads are worn

nearside front tyre has a stepped tread but is heavily worn on the outer edge

offside front inner wheel arch plastic trim needs refixing

offside rear outer door handle is damaged

rear brake discs and pads are heavily worn. The brake pads are very close to the limits of wear

rear number plate is slightly contaminated

rear wiper blade has split

Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,626 miles

both rear s/absorber casings badly corroded not leaking

Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,626 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both rear s/absorber casings badly corroded not leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 68,704 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,998 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 56,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,636 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 51,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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X653 BLC is a 2000 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X653 BLC, 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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X653 BLC is a 2000 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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