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X253 GJM

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,814 mi
Last recorded119,814 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 GJM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 119,814 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2015 119,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2014 106,855 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 106,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 100,825 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 100,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,545 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 83,626 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

off side front wheel binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,626 miles

off side front wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,428 miles

chips in screen

rear tyres wearing low

some rear seats missing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 70,047 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,047 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,284 miles

both sides (STEERING SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear brake pads wearing thin of both sides

Fail 26 Mar 2007 62,282 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,373 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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X253 GJM is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X253 GJM, 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 X253 GJM registered?

X253 GJM is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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