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BJ51 XDZ

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,852 mi
Last recorded212,852 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XDZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 212,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 203,076 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 203,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre mishaped tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 191,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 191,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 19 May 2011 177,345 miles

nearside and offside front steering rack ends have slight play in inner knuckles

Fail 9 May 2011 177,342 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside front steering rack ends have slight play in inner knuckles

Pass 12 Jun 2010 166,826 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 166,821 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 XDZ is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 January 2001.

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