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X597 GGM

2001 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,261 mi
Last recorded136,261 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 GGM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 136,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear shocks outer casings corroded

rear further most seats in boot missing

slight play near side front inner rack end

Pass 1 Aug 2014 134,918 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 134,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 131,322 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 131,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 127,005 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light unit slightly loose

Fail 8 Aug 2012 127,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear light unit slightly loose

Pass 19 Jul 2011 120,856 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 120,796 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 114,297 miles

Cut in near side front tyre side wall

Front disc's corroded

Near side rear most seat not fitted at time of test

slight play in near side track rod

Fail 21 Jul 2010 114,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cut in near side front tyre side wall

engine management light on

front disc's corroded

near side rear most seat not fitted at time of test

slight play in near side track rod

Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

no rear wiper and wiper arm broken

Fail 9 Jul 2009 103,962 miles

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

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

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

no rear wiper and wiper arm broken

oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 29 Dec 2008 103,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2008 103,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 99,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 99,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 88,375 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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X597 GGM is a 2001 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X597 GGM, 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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X597 GGM is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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