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Y236 HPG

2001 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,145 mi
Last recorded142,145 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 HPG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 138,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 138,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 136,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2018 132,008 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak BAD ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET NOT SECURE MAY WELD

Fail 4 May 2018 132,008 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak BAD ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET NOT SECURE MAY WELD

Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear TYRE 2.7MM

Oil leak BAD ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,572 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front TYRES WEARING ON EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.7MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM

Rear SEATS MISSING

Fail 14 Apr 2016 121,572 miles

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

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

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

BAD OIL LEAK

Centre EXHAUST RUSTED

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front TYRES WEARING ON EDGE

HANDBRAKE EFFORT NEARSIDE 129KG OFFSIDE 139KG

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.7MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM

Rear SEATS MISSING

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,598 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear exhaust bracket not secure to silencer

Rear exhaust silencer rusted and small hole

Fail 7 Apr 2015 115,442 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear exhaust bracket not secure to silencer

Rear exhaust silencer rusted and small hole

handbrake effort nearside 158kg offside effort 109kg

Fail 29 Mar 2014 110,778 miles

Both front tyres low on edges 225/55/16/95w michelin suggest when front tyres replaced then wheels fitted to rear

Engine rattle

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 110,778 miles

Both front tyres low on edges 225/55/16/95w michelin suggest when front tyres replaced then wheels fitted to rear

Engine rattle

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,185 miles

Engine noise

Front number plate cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 104,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine noise

Front number plate cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,251 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 98,251 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Offside front inner wing trim not secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,752 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,321 miles

Front number plate cracked

OPffside rear tyre 3.00mm Nearside rear tyre 2.2mm

engine noise

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,521 miles

Air intake hose not secure

Engine rattle

Engine warning light came on

Front number plate cracked

Loss of engine power

Nail in offside rear tyre

Seat missing

Smoke from exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,574 miles

CAT RATTLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,484 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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Y236 HPG is a 2001 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y236 HPG, 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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Y236 HPG is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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