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Y669 VOW

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,445 mi
Last recorded126,445 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 VOW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 126,445 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 125,999 miles

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

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

all rear seats not present at time of test not able to check

Pass 29 May 2012 125,999 miles

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

all rear seats not present at time of test not able to check

Pass 11 May 2011 125,388 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 125,383 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 122,836 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 122,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs look poor

Offside rear tyre look poor

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 118,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in screen

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2008 113,369 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 108,730 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 108,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 102,357 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knocking noise in steering mechanism

slight play in steering rack

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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Y669 VOW is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y669 VOW, 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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Y669 VOW is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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