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Y154 VDC

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,568 mi
Last recorded101,568 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2012 101,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

engine management light on

play in steering

Pass 13 Feb 2012 101,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

engine management light on

play in steering

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,976 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre row center seat and offside rear seat not fited at time off test

play in offside and nearside steering rack ball ends

Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,699 miles

centre row centre and offside seats not fitted at time of test!

Fail 15 Feb 2010 87,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre row centre and offside seats not fitted at time of test!

Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,196 miles

when retested noticed centre silencer has been patched up !

Fail 8 Jul 2008 71,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

centre row centre seat and rear row offside seats not fitted at time of test!

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,294 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 62,292 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre row middle seat not fitted at time of test!

tracking needs checking!

Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,053 miles

Nearside 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)

advise tracking needs checking!

Pass 6 Jul 2005 41,966 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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Y154 VDC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 2001.

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