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X493 JPO

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,453 mi
Last recorded121,453 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 121,453 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 May 2013 121,441 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2012 107,852 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s /f inner wing liner adrift rear sats missing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 73,594 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R CENTRE SEAT - UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE AT MAXIMUM TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 12 May 2008 73,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BONNET SAFETY CATCH SEIZED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R CENTRE SEAT - UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE AT MAXIMUM TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,950 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 58,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside washer jet missing.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,022 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 40,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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X493 JPO is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X493 JPO, 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 X493 JPO registered?

X493 JPO is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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