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Y154 MBW

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

132,473 mi
Last recorded132,473 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 MBW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,473 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

sight ruffness offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 132,470 miles

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

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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

sight ruffness offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2015 132,344 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 2 sides seized (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 123,485 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 123,485 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,246 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 115,246 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front inner arch liner insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2012 106,707 miles

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,707 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,082 miles

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

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

baffels in back box rattle

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear discs corrosion to inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,082 miles

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

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

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

baffels in back box rattle

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear discs corrosion to inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,154 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,284 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 69,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 69,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,600 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 63,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y154 MBW is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y154 MBW, 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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Y154 MBW is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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