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BJ51 VGX

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,135 mi
Last recorded230,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VGX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 230,135 miles

Passenger offside rear seat missing at time of test

nearside dipbeam headlight flickers

nearside headlamp chipped

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 19 Jan 2012 230,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Passenger offside rear seat missing at time of test

nearside headlamp chipped

Fail 14 Jan 2011 218,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 218,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 207,733 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2009 207,733 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2009 196,874 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2009 196,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2007 183,434 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 183,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 170,688 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 170,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 155,822 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 155,822 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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BJ51 VGX is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BJ51 VGX, 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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BJ51 VGX is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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