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UIL 7879

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 7879
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 134,429 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2012 134,166 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to some areas under vehicle

Front brake discs worn & corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

intermitent fault with hazard warning lights but working at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2011 124,931 miles

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

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

beam benders fitted to both headlamps, so no kick up angle

fluctuation from o/s/f brake reading

rear disc s corroded and pitted slightly

screen marked from a worn wiper blade

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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UIL 7879 is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UIL 7879, 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 UIL 7879 registered?

UIL 7879 is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is UIL 7879 safe to buy?

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