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Y262 WLC

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,313 mi
Last recorded63,313 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 WLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,313 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

wiper control for rear wiper washer broken off

Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,491 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

water level low

wiper control for rear wiper washer broken off.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,812 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,431 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 43,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger side mirror missing

rear seat belts checked as best as possible due to child seats fitted. ( child seats not disturbed)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,705 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y262 WLC 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 Y262 WLC, 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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Y262 WLC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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