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Y568 YKE

2001 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,182 mi
Last recorded132,182 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 YKE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 132,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 124,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 118,411 miles

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)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 118,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,246 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 113,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

freeplay at steering rack

offside front inner wing cover insecure fouling suspension

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,184 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 106,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,262 miles

offside wiper blade smeary

play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 12 May 2011 101,209 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 101,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 96,564 miles

chip in screen

Fail 10 May 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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)

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,236 miles

all coil springs corroding

chip in windscreen

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

knocking from steering column

slight exhaust leak between front/middle sections

slight play in o/s steering rack

some damage to o/s/r brake hose from caliper

Fail 1 Jun 2009 87,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corroding

chip in windscreen

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

knocking from steering column

slight exhaust leak between front/middle sections

slight play in o/s steering rack

some damage to o/s/r brake hose from caliper

Pass 6 Jun 2008 777,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,225 miles

front inner brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,924 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear pads low.

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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Y568 YKE is a 2001 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y568 YKE, 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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Y568 YKE is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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