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X49 HEP

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,240 mi
Last recorded120,240 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 HEP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 120,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking with age

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front of bonnet has corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 120,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking with age

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front of bonnet has corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 119,863 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of the rear brake disc's pitted and worn

condition of the rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 May 2010 116,717 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 116,601 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2009 110,008 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 104,167 miles

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

only two passenger seats fitted at time of test-----child seat fitted to rear seat

Fail 26 Jun 2008 104,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

only two passenger seats fitted at time of test-----child seat fitted to rear seat

Pass 16 May 2007 98,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 88,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 88,830 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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X49 HEP is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X49 HEP, 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 X49 HEP registered?

X49 HEP is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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