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Y274 WSS

2001 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 WSS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 85,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,355 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake discs reduced pad contact to inner face

front cross member slight corrosion ( radiator mounting )

Fail 25 May 2011 72,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake discs reduced pad contact to inner face

front cross member slight corrosion ( radiator mounting )

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside headlamp steamed up

Slight play from both front steering rack inner knuckle joints

oil level on min mark

Fail 5 Sep 2008 12,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level close to min mark

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp steamed up

Nearside wiper starting to tear but still clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight play from both front steering rack inner knuckle joints

oil level on min mark

Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,613 miles

Both front cv boots covered in grease, unable to find hole, both seem secure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre perishing, also measuring at 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm, size:205/65T15

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play from within steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,911 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm

Both rear indicators white light

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rattle from engine

Fail 18 Aug 2006 37,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Both front tyres measuring at 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Drivers door sticking on seal (opening and closing)

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator not intact (snapped)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding, not affected brake test results

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rattle from engine at idle

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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Y274 WSS is a 2001 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y274 WSS, 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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Y274 WSS is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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