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LY51 NFL

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,859 mi
Last recorded74,859 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 NFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,859 miles

front brake discs worn

play in front o/s steering arm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 74,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

play in front o/s steering arm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,408 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front o/s fog lamp damaged

slight play in front n/s steering arm

trailer socket fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,729 miles

o/s/r brake pad worn low

power steerinr pressure switch leaking

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake pad worn low

power steerinr pressure switch leaking

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,810 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 61,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 55,501 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2008 55,501 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,357 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 50,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,741 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 42,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 15,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LY51 NFL is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LY51 NFL, 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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LY51 NFL is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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