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HV51 BVN

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,429 mi
Last recorded132,429 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 BVN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 132,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf lower spot lamp glass cracked

oil leak

osr tyre damaged to inner outer treads

possible engine or gearbox mount worn as some knocking apparant on reverse restricted view

Fail 8 Apr 2016 132,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf lower spot lamp glass cracked

oil leak

osr tyre damaged to inner outer treads

possible engine or gearbox mount worn as some knocking apparant on reverse restricted view

Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,154 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nsf lower spot lamp glass cracked

poss engine mount very weak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 125,152 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsf lower spot lamp glass cracked

poss engine mount very weak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 118,285 miles

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

weak engine mount

Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,285 miles

weak engine mount

Pass 16 Apr 2013 111,547 miles

Near side drive shaft gaiter loose on its mount

Rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 111,351 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted, advise replaced

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,940 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 103,940 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 97,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,430 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 92,216 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2009 87,078 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,078 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,254 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 77,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,343 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 59,338 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 46,486 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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HV51 BVN is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HV51 BVN, 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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HV51 BVN is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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