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Y188 VDC

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,292 mi
Last recorded125,292 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 125,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 125,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 108,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,115 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,625 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,641 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 112,189 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 68,124 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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Y188 VDC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y188 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 Y188 VDC registered?

Y188 VDC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y188 VDC safe to buy?

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