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Y266 OLC

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,010 mi
Last recorded131,010 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 131,010 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 127,904 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 127,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 127,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle tested wet

Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,480 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 126,459 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 125,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play n/s steering rack

vehicle tested wet

Fail 26 Nov 2012 125,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play n/s steering rack

vehicle tested wet

Pass 15 Dec 2011 122,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 117,750 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 113,335 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 113,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 110,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil looks dirty

screen slightly scratched in places

sign of oil leak

slight play offside balljoint

wipers not tested properly due to no water

Fail 20 Feb 2009 110,726 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil looks dirty

screen slightly scratched in places

sign of oil leak

wipers not tested properly due to no water

Pass 15 Feb 2008 107,538 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high front brake imbalance

Fail 14 Feb 2008 107,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Feb 2007 98,346 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 86,130 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 86,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

o/s front rack end slight play

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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Y266 OLC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y266 OLC, 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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Y266 OLC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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