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X839 MES

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

283,462 mi
Last recorded283,462 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 MES
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 283,462 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2014 283,393 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 275,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 275,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 270,283 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside mirror damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2012 270,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside mirror damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 100,323 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front susension lower spring seat bearings stiff and notchy

offside mirror damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2010 95,997 miles

headlamp protectors fitted

chip to screen

front and rear number plates deteriorated

n/s front passenger door difficult to open

o/s rear most seat down at time of test

obligatory mirror glass cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

poor dip beam patterns

rear discs worn and scored

Fail 20 Jan 2010 95,991 miles

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

chip to screen

front and rear number plates deteriorated

headlamp protectors fitted

n/s front passenger door difficult to open

o/s rear most seat down at time of test

obligatory mirror glass cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

poor dip beam patterns

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 16 Feb 2009 91,494 miles

front and rear number plates poor condiotion

rear exhaust corroded and rattling

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2009 91,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates poor condiotion

rear exhaust corroded and rattling

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,199 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,199 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear wheelbearing noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,338 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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X839 MES is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X839 MES, 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 X839 MES registered?

X839 MES is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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