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Y645 FAF

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,965 mi
Last recorded103,965 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY645 FAF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 103,965 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2013 103,824 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offsiderear wheel bearing slight wear

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offsiderear wheel bearing slight wear

Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,234 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,845 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 May 2010 78,706 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in offside inner tie rod balljoint

Fail 13 May 2010 78,689 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in offside inner tie rod balljoint

Pass 14 May 2009 72,803 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,308 miles

fuel pipe cracked at filter

under tay inscure

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,762 miles

rear flexi hoses (body to axle) metal ferrules corroded

slight wear in steering rack balls

Pass 25 Feb 2006 50,335 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 50,105 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y645 FAF is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y645 FAF, 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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Y645 FAF is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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