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MU51 YXC

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,615 mi
Last recorded173,615 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 YXC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 173,615 miles

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

slihgt wear detected in steering rack when suspended

Fail 15 Apr 2011 173,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slihgt wear detected in steering rack when suspended

Pass 15 Apr 2010 164,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 164,490 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both steering arms have slight amount of play

nearside rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Pass 16 Apr 2009 144,907 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 144,559 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

play in rack

Pass 7 Apr 2008 119,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,997 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,900 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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MU51 YXC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MU51 YXC, 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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MU51 YXC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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