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X422 WHC

2001 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX422 WHC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 96,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes noisy

rear discs corroded

wipers could be better

Fail 26 Apr 2013 96,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pads worn

brakes noisy

front brake discs worn

rear discs corroded

wipers could be better

Fail 19 Jan 2012 92,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 88,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,994 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 78,992 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,133 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 59,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,510 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,383 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 49,269 miles

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

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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X422 WHC is a 2001 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X422 WHC, 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 X422 WHC registered?

X422 WHC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X422 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X422 WHC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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