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FX51 SHD

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,249 mi
Last recorded113,249 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 SHD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2016 113,249 miles

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

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

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

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

strong smell of diesel under bonnet but no leak found

Pass 3 May 2014 108,850 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Sill covers fitted.Front suspension creaking when turning.

Slight binding o/s/f wheel.

Fail 2 May 2014 108,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.Front suspension creaking when turning.

Slight binding o/s/f wheel.

Pass 3 May 2013 97,091 miles

Air bag warning lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear headlamp leveling device broken

Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Air bag warning lamp not working

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear headlamp leveling device broken

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2011 66,107 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 66,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,264 miles

Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Subframe Rusted

Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Scored

Rear Inner Brake PAds Low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,122 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 62,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,990 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,217 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,528 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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FX51 SHD 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX51 SHD, 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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What year was FX51 SHD registered?

FX51 SHD is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is FX51 SHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 SHD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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