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Y153 VOC

2001 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,930 mi
Last recorded149,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 VOC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 149,930 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 30 May 2012 149,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 19 May 2011 138,088 miles

engine had an oil leak

n/s rear tyre in poor condition - advise replace

o/s + n/s front + rear brake discs in poor condition

o/s + n/s front + rear brake pads wearing thin

slight wiper damage to front screen (not in zone A)

Fail 19 May 2011 138,088 miles

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

engine had an oil leak

n/s rear tyre in poor condition - advise replace

o/s + n/s front + rear brake discs in poor condition

o/s + n/s front + rear brake pads wearing thin

slight wiper damage to front screen (not in zone A)

Pass 11 May 2010 124,722 miles

Advise attention to faults listed above

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine lower cover loose

engine oil leak

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

slight wiper damage to front windscreen

Pass 13 May 2009 112,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 99,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 85,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 73,841 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 73,828 miles

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

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 VOC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VOC, 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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Y153 VOC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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