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X833 EGX

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

172,276 mi
Last recorded172,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX833 EGX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 172,276 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

bonnet safety catch siezed

both front strut pivot bearings slightly rough and noisey

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

centre seat belt not fitted

front bumper damaged

nearside and offside steering rack inner joints worn

nearside door mirror glass loose and housing damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front fog light broken and loose

offside front inner wheel arch liner broken and loose

Fail 2 Jun 2014 172,276 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

bonnet safety catch siezed

both front strut pivot bearings slightly rough and noisey

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

centre seat belt not fitted

front bumper damaged

nearside and offside steering rack inner joints worn

nearside door mirror glass loose and housing damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front fog light broken and loose

offside front inner wheel arch liner broken and loose

Pass 24 May 2013 165,380 miles

both front strut pivot bearings slightly rough

middle row seats, centre seat not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly perished and nail in tyre

rear row seats, offside seat not fitted at time of test

slight play in both steering rack arm joints

very slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 24 May 2013 165,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front strut pivot bearings slightly rough

middle row seats, centre seat not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly perished and nail in tyre

rear row seats, offside seat not fitted at time of test

slight play in both steering rack arm joints

very slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 12 Jun 2012 151,356 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 151,328 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 126,612 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 126,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 127,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

rear discs heavley groved

Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,470 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 110,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,255 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,089 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X833 EGX is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel 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 X833 EGX, 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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X833 EGX is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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