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Y259 EBY

2001 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

243,493 mi
Last recorded243,493 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 EBY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 243,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind offside rear

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber broken but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 243,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind offside rear

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber broken but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 226,559 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

both nearside and offside inner steering track rod ends slightly worn

Fail 3 Nov 2017 226,559 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

both nearside and offside inner steering track rod ends slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2016 208,032 miles

Rear tyres cracking

high level brake light cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2016 207,958 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear tyres cracking

high level brake light cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2015 191,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 191,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 18 Aug 2014 167,002 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 166,998 miles

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

Oil leak

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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Y259 EBY is a 2001 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y259 EBY, 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 Y259 EBY registered?

Y259 EBY is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y259 EBY safe to buy?

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