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Y164 VDC

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,062 mi
Last recorded132,062 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 132,062 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 132,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 123,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2011 121,300 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 11 Jun 2010 117,356 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 117,356 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,710 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 110,710 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 101,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,827 miles

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

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 26 Jun 2007 100,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 May 2006 90,284 miles

centre section of exhaust starting to blow

n/s/f seat belt has small cut

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 May 2006 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre section of exhaust starting to blow

n/s/f seat belt has small cut

oil leak from engine

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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Y164 VDC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y164 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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What year was Y164 VDC registered?

Y164 VDC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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