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X246 TUA

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,970 mi
Last recorded150,970 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 TUA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 150,970 miles

Offside Front box section corroded not within 30cm

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 150,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rears (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal section corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal section corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front chassis box section excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Nov 2014 145,040 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 145,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 135,449 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 122,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2012 122,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 111,364 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 111,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

water leak at rear of engine

Pass 3 Dec 2010 108,612 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 108,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 8 Dec 2009 97,415 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 97,404 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,412 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 82,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,534 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,504 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 55,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 52,873 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 52,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X246 TUA is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue 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 X246 TUA, 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 X246 TUA registered?

X246 TUA is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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