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RN51 CNK

2001 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,518 mi
Last recorded63,518 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 CNK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,518 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 127,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air intake pipes insecure in engine bay

Fail 12 Apr 2012 127,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air intake pipes insecure in engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2011 124,108 miles

c.o and lambda erattic

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and bald on inner edge and on limit

o/s/r coil spring corroding

small chunk out of n/s/f brake flexi hose

some play in n/s/ steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2011 124,102 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre heavily perished + bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r coil spring corroding

small chunk out of n/s/f brake flexi hose

some play in n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,545 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 119,545 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 111,004 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stay missing

seatbelts very mouldy

Fail 20 Feb 2009 111,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stay missing

seatbelts very mouldy

Pass 16 Feb 2008 113,013 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Coolant level was low.

Engine noisey.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Slight uneveness n/s/r tyre.

Third row seats not fitted.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

p.a.s. pump damp.

p.a.s. steering belt shows age.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 113,013 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Coolant level was low.

Engine noisey.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Slight uneveness n/s/r tyre.

Third row seats not fitted.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

p.a.s. pump damp.

p.a.s. steering belt shows age.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,500 miles

Motif removed from swept area of windscreen.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear seats not fitted, and child seat second row o/s seat.

Slight blow exhaust manifold area.

Slight corrosion both rear discs.

Slight damage both front tyre outer sidewalls,

Fail 1 Feb 2007 106,499 miles

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

Motif removed from rear view mirror.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Slight blow exhaust manifold area.

Slight corrosion both rear discs.

Slight damage both front tyre outer sidewalls.

rear seats not fitted ,and child seat fitted second row o/s seat.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,134 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 100,134 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r

windscreen chipped n/s

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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RN51 CNK is a 2001 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RN51 CNK, 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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RN51 CNK is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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