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X452 FNC

2001 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,199 mi
Last recorded126,199 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 FNC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 126,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,169 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 122,169 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,246 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 117,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,034 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear & offside front coil springs corroded

corrosion on front & rear brake discs

exhaust rubbers weak

lower engine stabliser mount worn

nearside front tyre close to limits

offside main brake pipe corroded by rear hose

offside rear tyre tread out of shape

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

slight movement in offside lower balljoint

Fail 5 Sep 2012 111,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear & offside front coil springs corroded

corrosion on front & rear brake discs

exhaust rubbers weak

lower engine stabliser mount worn

nearside front tyre close to limits

offside main brake pipe corroded by rear hose

offside rear tyre tread out of shape

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

slight movement in offside lower balljoint

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,906 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 98,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 94,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

brake pipe under fual tank slightly corroded

rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2011 94,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

brake pipe under fual tank slightly corroded

rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 87,404 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 87,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 79,844 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,758 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 72,747 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,487 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 63,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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X452 FNC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X452 FNC, 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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X452 FNC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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