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BK51 URB

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,530 mi
Last recorded126,530 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 URB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 126,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery shows signs of weakness

centre row nearside outer inertia seat belt and stalk not inspected due to child seat strapped in position

nearside front wiper blade is split (special type washers fitted to blade)

nearside rear brake pads starting to get low

offside front brake disc corroding on inner face

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs show wear on faces

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2011 126,530 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery shows signs of weakness

centre row nearside outer inertia seat belt and stalk not inspected due to child seat strapped in position

nearside front wiper blade is split (special type washers fitted to blade)

nearside rear brake pads starting to get low

offside front and nearside front dipped headlamp bulbs incorrectly fitted

offside front brake disc corroding on inner face

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs show wear on faces

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,455 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in rack

Fail 20 Nov 2010 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,119 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 101,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,889 miles

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

grease around nearside wheel and suspension components

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rack joint has slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2007 95,867 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 95,826 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,732 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 83,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BK51 URB is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BK51 URB, 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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BK51 URB is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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