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RA51 WZO

2001 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,176 mi
Last recorded152,176 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 WZO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 152,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 152,174 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 140,756 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in offside front ball joint

Fail 18 Jan 2012 140,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in offside front ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2010 132,468 miles

oil leak from gearbox

rear seats not fitted unable to test seat belts

Fail 24 Nov 2010 132,144 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,683 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 112,571 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 90,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 90,199 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,725 miles

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

n/s wiper rubber split

Fail 3 Dec 2007 70,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s wiper rubber split

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 53,704 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 53,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,962 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge.

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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RA51 WZO is a 2001 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RA51 WZO, 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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RA51 WZO is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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