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NG51 RLX

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 RLX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,553 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

excessive oil leaks at engine

Pass 23 Feb 2015 113,291 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 113,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,888 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 101,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 100,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,751 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2011 84,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,025 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 80,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 44,583 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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NG51 RLX is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NG51 RLX, 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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NG51 RLX is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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