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NL51 ZFG

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,479 mi
Last recorded112,479 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 ZFG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 112,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack arm has slight play at its fixings

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2018 112,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking rear tank fuel return (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak very bad ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,670 miles

very bad oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2017 108,593 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling inner wheel arch guard (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

very bad oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,772 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 104,767 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 100,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2015 100,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,473 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 85,974 miles

Dust seal on Nearside front anti roll bar drop link split.

Dust seal on Offside front anti roll bar drop link split.

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)

Fail 16 May 2011 85,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Dust seal on Nearside front anti roll bar drop link split.

Dust seal on Offside front anti roll bar drop link split.

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 14 May 2010 85,566 miles

both front slight rack end movement

both front tyres v low tread

front brakes slight fluctuation in rollers

offside rear hand brake poor performance

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

oil leaks at engine

power steering pipe at front damp

tailgate not open

Fail 13 May 2010 85,566 miles

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front slight rack end movement

both front tyres v low tread

front brakes slight fluctuation in rollers

offside rear hand brake poor performance

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

oil leaks at engine

power steering pipe at front damp

tailgate not open

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,435 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 74,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,179 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,221 miles

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

both front track rod ends have had some heat on them

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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NL51 ZFG is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL51 ZFG, 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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NL51 ZFG is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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