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RJ51 VTO

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,082 mi
Last recorded136,082 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VTO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 136,082 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 136,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

All rear passnger seats not fitted at time of test-unable to fully check all rear adult seat belts.

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,380 miles

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

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

o/side front fog light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,927 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 108,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,117 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 93,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 61,444 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Front tyres wearing slightly on the edges.

Nearside rear seat has been removed, unable to carry out seatbelt inspection.

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

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 4 May 2006 46,351 miles

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

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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RJ51 VTO is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ51 VTO, 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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What year was RJ51 VTO registered?

RJ51 VTO is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is RJ51 VTO safe to buy?

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