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X673 MCE

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,961 mi
Last recorded142,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX673 MCE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 142,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 142,961 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,874 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 138,874 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,140 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 130,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on outer edges of tread - recommend early replacement an tracking check

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 123,376 miles

braking area on inner faces of both front discs reduced due to corrosion - recommend replcement next pad change

Fail 15 Jun 2010 123,376 miles

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

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

braking area on inner faces of both front discs reduced due to corrosion - recommend replcement next pad change

Fail 12 Jun 2009 118,053 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs deteriorated on inner braking surfaces - recommend replacement next pad change

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2009 118,053 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorated on inner braking surfaces - recommend replacement next pad change

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 May 2008 108,176 miles

Front brake pads worn very low and discs poor on inner faces. Recommend new discs and pads very soon.

Fail 9 May 2008 108,176 miles

Front brake pads worn very low and discs poor on inner faces. Recommend new discs and pads very soon.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 97,312 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 97,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,898 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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X673 MCE is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X673 MCE, 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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X673 MCE is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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