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Y617 VBK

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 VBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 131,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

middle seat been removed

Fail 4 Jun 2018 131,493 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 125,407 miles

Both rear damper lower bushes perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 125,258 miles

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

Both rear damper lower bushes perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 119,844 miles

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

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

both rear damper lower bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and deep cut in tread

offside front inner rack joint slight play

oil leak

rear most seats not fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 119,794 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear damper lower bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and deep cut in tread

offside front inner rack joint slight play

oil leak

rear most seats not fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 113,842 miles

Oil leak

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front tyres very low on edges

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

rear brake pads low

rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,728 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front brake pads low

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside inner rack joint has play

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads low

wiper blades split

Fail 8 Apr 2014 107,628 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust cat deteriorated and blowing (strong advise)

front brake pads low

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside inner rack joint has play

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads low

wiper blades split

Fail 29 Apr 2013 102,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroding / pitted

off side inner steering rack joint has slight play

off side rear tyre perishing in treads

only two rear passenger seats fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,003 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroding / pitted

off side inner steering rack joint has slight play

off side rear tyre perishing in treads

only two rear passenger seats fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,347 miles

Auxillary belt cracking/perished

Both rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement

Fuel filter not securely fitted

Oil leak

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

Rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,466 miles

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades smearing screen

offside front tyre very close to legal limts

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,184 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)

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

space saver wheel fitted as spare

Pass 24 Mar 2007 58,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,846 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)

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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Y617 VBK is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y617 VBK, 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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Y617 VBK is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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