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WJ51 EUL

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 EUL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 130,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

child seat n/s/r.

joint between centre/rear loose/minor leak.

oil leak.

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

slight damage to o/s/r inner road wheel.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 130,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

child seat n/s/r.

joint between centre/rear loose/minor leak.

oil leak.

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

slight damage to o/s/r inner road wheel.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,970 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 123,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 115,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 107,009 miles

centre stop light working at 50%.

n/s mirror unit damaged.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

play in o/s+n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes.

rear exhaust minor leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 106,992 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light working at 50%.

n/s mirror unit damaged.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

play in o/s+n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes.

rear exhaust minor leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,351 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 100,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,623 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 89,623 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake disc worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,529 miles

slight play in both inner steering rods

Fail 10 Oct 2008 79,089 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in o/side steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2008 79,089 miles

slight play in o/side steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack advise

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 56,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 56,110 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside 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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WJ51 EUL is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WJ51 EUL, 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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WJ51 EUL is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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