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OV51 BWN

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,105 mi
Last recorded70,105 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 BWN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 70,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 70,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 70,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,747 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 51,349 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges.

N/S mirror glass cracked.

Rear/Rear seat belts not checked.

Rear/Rear seats not fitted.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,337 miles

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

Rear/Rear seats not fitted.

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges.

Center exhaust system rusty.

N/S mirror glass cracked.

Rear/Rear seat belts not checked.

Slight exhaust blow between front to center exhaust joint.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,344 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,542 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,542 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,905 miles

Nail in rear tyre

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2008 36,905 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2007 3,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

side walls of rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,314 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

side walls of rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,207 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 21,207 miles

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

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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OV51 BWN is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OV51 BWN, 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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OV51 BWN is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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