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VU06 BTY

2006 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,523 mi
Last recorded114,523 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Espace81,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 BTY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 114,523 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 105,674 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2021 105,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

osf coil spring is seated but lower coils are of a different pattern

Fail 15 May 2020 95,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake hose bracket loose

Pass 10 May 2019 84,470 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 84,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 75,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 75,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 67,788 miles

Both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2017 67,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 60,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 55,270 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 55,270 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 50,779 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2013 44,870 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,960 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 40,960 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,717 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 29,715 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 May 2009 21,106 miles

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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VU06 BTY is a 2006 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 81,002 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 VU06 BTY, 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 20 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU06 BTY registered?

VU06 BTY is a 2006 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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