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GJ51 LUH

2001 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,746 mi
Last recorded79,746 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LUH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 24 Oct 2012 77,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cut to cords only just below max permitted size for 205 section tyre

only 4 pass seats at time of test

service and eml lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,571 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cut to cords only just below max permitted size for 205 section tyre

only 4 pass seats at time of test

service and eml lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,650 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,049 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear brake disc badly pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 68,048 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,103 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,383 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 37,383 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GJ51 LUH is a 2001 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GJ51 LUH, 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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GJ51 LUH is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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