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AV51 KWJ

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,128 mi
Last recorded131,128 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KWJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 131,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the welds on the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack joint ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack joint ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,377 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 128,352 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 125,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 125,617 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 121,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,433 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 112,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 106,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,161 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Aug 2014 98,737 miles

Front steering rack arms has movement in

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,144 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2013 94,144 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,411 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,856 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Slight play in O/S steering link inner joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,644 miles

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

o/s/r rows 2&3 have had the seats removed . these are the detachable type. so seat belts on o/s/r can not be tested as they form part of the seat

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 40,678 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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AV51 KWJ is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV51 KWJ, 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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AV51 KWJ is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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