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RL51 AKP

2001 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,416 mi
Last recorded115,416 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 AKP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread close to limit & inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn close to wear limit & outer edge worn smooth (recommend replace)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn part smooth (recommend replace)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

auxiliary drive belt condition

exhaust emissions slight smoke

middle exhaust mount (wire)

oil leaks

play in steering rack & inner joints

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 115,416 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread close to limit & inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn close to wear limit & outer edge worn smooth (recommend replace)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn part smooth (recommend replace)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

auxiliary drive belt condition

exhaust emissions slight smoke

middle exhaust mount (wire)

oil leaks

play in steering rack & inner joints

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades ends split.

middle exhaust mount (wire).

nearside front tyre edges of tread worn.

nearside rear tyre outer edge of tread worn smooth (edge of central 3/4's of tread on minimum wear limit, recommend replace).

Fail 5 Dec 2014 112,592 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades ends split.

middle exhaust mount (wire).

nearside front tyre edges of tread worn.

nearside rear tyre outer edge of tread worn smooth (edge of central 3/4's of tread on minimum wear limit, recommend replace).

Pass 23 Dec 2013 109,174 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mounting cable ties & wire.

rear brake flexy hose(s) ferrules are corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 109,173 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mounting cable ties & wire.

rear brake flexy hose(s) ferrules are corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 105,517 miles

battery insercure.

engine stabilizer link slight play.

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack end joints (inside gaitors) have play.

n/s/r & o/s/r brake flexy hose ferrules are corroded.

n/s/r tyre edge of tread is worn (bald & side wall is deterioated (recomend replace).

o/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush is deterioated & worn.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 105,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insercure.

engine stabilizer link slight play.

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack end joints (inside gaitors) have play.

n/s/r & o/s/r brake flexy hose ferrules are corroded.

n/s/r tyre edge of tread is worn (bald & side wall is deterioated (recomend replace).

o/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush is deterioated & worn.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 101,978 miles

battery insercure. lower engine stabilizer excess play/loose/worn. (note :- these items may fail next year).

nearside front tyre outer wall worn & edge of tread worn. rear brake flexy hose ferrules are corroded.

offside front steering rack end joint (inside gaitor) excessive play. nearside front steering rack end joint (inside gaitor) slight play.

oil leak onto offside front lower suspension arm & onto offside front inner side of wheel.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 101,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

battery insercure. lower engine stabilizer excess play/loose/worn. (note :- these items may fail next year).

front exhaust joint deterioated & slight leak.

nearside front tyre outer wall worn & edge of tread worn. rear brake flexy hose ferrules are corroded.

offside front steering rack end joint (inside gaitor) excessive play. nearside front steering rack end joint (inside gaitor) slight play.

oil leak onto offside front lower suspension arm & onto offside front inner side of wheel.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,927 miles

middle exhaust mount missing (metal to body & rubber). n/s/r & o/s/r flexy brake hose ferrule(s) corroded. o/s front to rear (at rear) metal brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f brake pads "WORN!". n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack end joint(s) play. front exhaust joint slight leak. lower engine stabilizer/mount loose/rattle. front brake balance = 20%.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 97,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

middle exhaust mount missing (metal to body & rubber). n/s/r & o/s/r flexy brake hose ferrule(s) corroded. o/s front to rear (at rear) metal brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f brake pads "WORN!". n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack end joint(s) play. front exhaust joint slight leak. lower engine stabilizer/mount loose/rattle. front brake balance = 20%.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,135 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 92,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 87,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,327 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 73,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 73,898 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,541 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 58,522 miles

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

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

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

slight play at offside front wheel

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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RL51 AKP is a 2001 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RL51 AKP, 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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RL51 AKP is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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