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Y153 RBF

2001 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,148 mi
Last recorded82,148 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 RBF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,148 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Oil leak

Rattle from engine

Slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2011 82,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,733 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 69,652 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 59,616 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,196 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,846 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,723 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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Y153 RBF is a 2001 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y153 RBF, 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 Y153 RBF registered?

Y153 RBF is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y153 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 RBF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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