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ML51 BUJ

2001 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BUJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,691 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 72,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,791 miles

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)

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

clutch pedal sticking

o/s wiper worn

o/s/r seat missing seat belt not checked

Fail 5 Jan 2008 66,765 miles

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

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)

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

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

clutch pedal sticking

o/s wiper worn

o/s/r seat missing seat belt not checked

Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter has grease around it

rear number plate starting to mark

two of the seats where removed at the time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,656 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r back seat missing seatbelt not checked

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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ML51 BUJ is a 2001 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML51 BUJ, 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 ML51 BUJ registered?

ML51 BUJ is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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