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Y643 UBK

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,545 mi
Last recorded85,545 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 UBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,545 miles

engine mounting is poor and knocks

recent repairs evindent to o/s outer cv boot - slight grease presence

slight movement at top strut mounts

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2008 71,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,828 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on exhuast

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on tyre walls

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,828 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust very heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on tyre walls

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

Fail 2 Aug 2006 52,952 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 48,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 48,873 miles

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

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

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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Y643 UBK is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y643 UBK, 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 Y643 UBK registered?

Y643 UBK is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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