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BK51 WSV

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WSV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 135,931 miles

Advise Airbag light not illuminating.

Advise Engine has a miss-fire.

Advise N/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to flexy's have surface corrosion.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Shock absorber covers are corroded but are acceptable.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 135,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise Airbag light not illuminating.

Advise Engine has a miss-fire.

Advise N/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to flexy's have surface corrosion.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Shock absorber covers are corroded but are acceptable.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 125,521 miles

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Shock absorber cover's are corroded but are acceptable.

Advise O/S/R Seat has been removed.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 125,497 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Shock absorber cover's are corroded but are acceptable.

Advise O/S/R Seat has been removed.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 116,174 miles

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Flexy brake hose ferrules are just acceptable.

Advise slight interaction to O/S/R Side light.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 116,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Flexy brake hose ferrules are just acceptable.

Advise brake pads to be checked with the wheels off.

Advise slight interaction to O/S/R Side light.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,633 miles

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

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 106,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 97,883 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,489 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 83,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 53,723 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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BK51 WSV is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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