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X546 AEX

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,665 mi
Last recorded190,665 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 AEX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 190,665 miles

Nearside very slight play in tie rod inner joint

Offside Outer cv gaiter has pin hole.

Fail 5 Mar 2016 190,665 miles

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

Nearside very slight play in tie rod inner joint

Offside Outer cv gaiter has pin hole.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 180,583 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 180,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 168,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

auxillary drive belt slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 168,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 156,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs corroded

stone chips to screen

Fail 7 Jan 2013 156,103 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 23 Jan 2012 140,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front and rear discs corroded

front d mount bushes perished

n/s/f outer pad worn thin

oil leak to engine

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,095 miles

centre rear seat belt missing but belt requirements still met

n/s/r slight bind but not visable on brake roller check

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jan 2010 113,091 miles

failed bet test no exact match on data base can be found ,followed flow chart and carried out non cat test

stone chips to screen

Fail 13 Jan 2010 113,091 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

failed bet test no exact match on data base can be found ,followed flow chart and carried out non cat test

stone chips to screen

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 97,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 81,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,833 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,171 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 67,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,912 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 55,912 miles

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

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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X546 AEX is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X546 AEX, 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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X546 AEX is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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