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Y379 GCL

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,085 mi
Last recorded116,085 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 GCL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 116,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,517 miles

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

O/s track rod end boot split

O/s wiper blade split at ends

O/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Slight weep from n/s outer driveshaft boot

Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s track rod end boot split

O/s wiper blade split at ends

O/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight weep from n/s outer driveshaft boot

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,487 miles

N/s rack boot perishing

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

O/s wiper blade split at ends

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight plat in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 2 Jul 2010 91,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/s rack boot perishing

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

O/s wiper blade split at ends

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Slight plat in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,951 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 82,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,285 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting very badly worn and needs replacing urgently.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,535 miles

advise rear tyres worn on inner edge (205/65/15v)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,675 miles

advise. 10mm stone chip in windscreen zone A

advise. both rear tyres perished

advise. n/s rear tyre on 3mm,o/s rear on 4mm

advise. nail in n/s front tyre close to shoulder

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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Y379 GCL is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y379 GCL, 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 Y379 GCL registered?

Y379 GCL is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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