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RJ11 VBL

2011 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,908 mi
Last recorded113,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Espace85,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 VBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 113,908 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,911 miles

All suspension components corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside front inner tie rod slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Bald edges and low pressure ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm forward bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 109,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

All suspension components corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside front inner tie rod slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Bald edges and low pressure ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm forward bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,419 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted at rear ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 105,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted at rear ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 100,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row nearside, central, offside ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer boots slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

nearside headlight beam image not very good

offside steering rack boot covered in oil

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

nearside headlight beam image not very good

offside steering rack boot covered in oil

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,569 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 90,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,516 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2018 74,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55 r17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 54,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RJ11 VBL is a 2011 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,032 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 RJ11 VBL, 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 15 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RJ11 VBL is a 2011 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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