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X761 FGX

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,744 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight bind n/s/f road wheel when rotated by hand. Front brakes have slight imbalance.

Slight wear in steering rack inner joints.

Small chips and scoring to front windscreen.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 99,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight bind n/s/f road wheel when rotated by hand. Front brakes have slight imbalance.

Slight wear in steering rack inner joints.

Small chips and scoring to front windscreen.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,194 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,970 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS lamp indicating a fault

Trailer socket not operating fog lamps as intended

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS lamp indicating a fault

Trailer socket not operating fog lamps as intended

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2011 76,820 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2011 76,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,632 miles

Airbag light on

Cat' internals loose

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 63,269 miles

Cat' internals rattle

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Slight play in N/S & O/S steering arms

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,269 miles

Cat' internals rattle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S & O/S steering arms

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,258 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Catalytic converter internals loose

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,784 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,681 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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X761 FGX is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X761 FGX, 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 X761 FGX registered?

X761 FGX is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X761 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X761 FGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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