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AK51 GYT

2001 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,112 mi
Last recorded145,112 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GYT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 145,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 145,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 141,889 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 135,905 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 132,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air filter housing insecure on near side

dipped beam tell tale not working

inbuilt washer jets missing from wipers as wrong blades fitted

near side front door trim adrift

near side front wiper blade incomplete, leaving a slight smeer on screen

near side rear hand brake cable outer sheath worn through exposing wires, wires corroded. cable is no adrift from the mount eye due to this wear

near side rear tyre has a significant cut to the side wall but no cords exposed

off side front wheel arch inner damaged

play in near side tie rod

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Dec 2012 132,865 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air filter housing insecure on near side

dipped beam tell tale not working

inbuilt washer jets missing from wipers as wrong blades fitted

near side front door trim adrift

near side front wiper blade incomplete, leaving a slight smeer on screen

near side rear hand brake cable outer sheath worn through exposing wires, wires corroded. cable is no adrift from the mount eye due to this wear

near side rear tyre has a significant cut to the side wall but no cords exposed

off side front wheel arch inner damaged

play in near side tie rod

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2011 129,566 miles

air box slightly insecure

both rear seats in folded down postion

child seat s fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to legal limits

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn to legal limits

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2011 129,537 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air box slightly insecure

both rear seats in folded down postion

child seat s fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to legal limits

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn to legal limits

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2010 125,673 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Slight blow in exhaust rear box, Outer skin of exhaust very poor.

Fail 11 Dec 2010 125,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Slight blow in exhaust rear box, Outer skin of exhaust very poor.

o/s/f door mirror won't work through full movement range.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 122,170 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side inner rack joint play

Fail 17 Dec 2009 122,170 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side inner rack joint play

Pass 15 Jun 2009 119,171 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2007 115,777 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 114,252 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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AK51 GYT is a 2001 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 84,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK51 GYT, 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 25 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK51 GYT is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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