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Y237 MFG

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,546 mi
Last recorded132,546 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 MFG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 132,546 miles

font disc's badly corroded on inner surface

rear disc's & pads in very poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2016 132,546 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre mountings missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns on indicator & side light dim (1.2.1f)

font disc's badly corroded on inner surface

rear disc's & pads in very poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2015 127,225 miles

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f disc corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 127,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Towbar component insecure bolts missing towbar bracket to body (6.6.1)

n/s handbrake readings low

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f disc corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 122,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,258 miles

rear exhaust with plastic ties

slight wear/movement in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2012 115,072 miles

engine noisy

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 111,134 miles

centre exhaust clamp weak

chip in windscreen

ecm light illuminated

front brake pads very low & discs in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

o/s rear & o/s front coil springs rusty

play in steering system

Fail 8 Feb 2012 111,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chip in windscreen

ecm light illuminated

front brake pads very low & discs in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

o/s rear & o/s front coil springs rusty

play in steering system

slight play in n/s front track rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,679 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 101,671 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 87,399 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 87,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,065 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,264 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 61,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,791 miles

Both front wiper blades are splitting but clearing ok.

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)

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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Y237 MFG is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y237 MFG, 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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Y237 MFG is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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