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CU51 SLB

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,603 mi
Last recorded136,603 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 SLB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 136,603 miles

Oil leak

catalytic converter cut open and welded back

Fail 11 Aug 2015 136,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

catalytic converter cut open and welded back

Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,329 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 121,326 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,969 miles

N/S/F door damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,268 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls slight cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2012 108,268 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls slight cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,151 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 98,119 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,389 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is just available

parking brake efficiency is on the minimum requirement of 16% and will require attention soon

slight corrosion/pitting to front brake discs

very heavy corrosion/pitting and wear to rear brake discs but not yet seriously weakened

Fail 21 Oct 2010 84,389 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is just available

parking brake efficiency is on the minimum requirement of 16% and will require attention soon

slight corrosion/pitting to front brake discs

very heavy corrosion/pitting and wear to rear brake discs but not yet seriously weakened

Fail 21 Aug 2010 84,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

heavy corrosion/pitting to front and rear brake discs but not seriously weakened

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available

service brake efficiency is (57%)just above minimum requirement of 50%

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,149 miles

Oil leak

all rear seats are missing, seat belts not fully tested

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear footbrake is slightly slow in operation to o/s

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated but clearing screen

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,252 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,752 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 50,746 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 50,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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CU51 SLB is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CU51 SLB, 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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CU51 SLB is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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