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X485 SOK

2001 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,006 mi
Last recorded42,006 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 SOK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,006 miles

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

both rear springs slightly corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

unable to check offside rear seat belt fully due to child seat

Fail 17 Dec 2012 41,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear springs slightly corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

unable to check offside rear seat belt fully due to child seat

Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,443 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside rear caliper missing rubber boot

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat

Unable to check offside rear seat belt fully due to child seat

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 34,443 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside rear caliper missing rubber boot

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

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat

Unable to check offside rear seat belt fully due to child seat

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,752 miles

Windscreen is cracked noit in a prescribed area recommend replacing before damage gets worse

Fail 14 Dec 2010 26,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen is cracked noit in a prescribed area recommend replacing before damage gets worse

Pass 5 Dec 2009 18,037 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,867 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 1,556 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 1,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 108,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 100,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 100,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box very rusty

front brake discs very rusty and worn

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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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X485 SOK is a 2001 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X485 SOK, 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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X485 SOK is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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