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Y678 XOW

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 XOW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,397 miles

nsr tyre worn on edge

oil leak

oil light on dash

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Oil leak major ()

Rear unable to test rear belts

oil warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,082 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 99,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,263 miles

rear indicators starting to discolour

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 29 Jan 2013 95,263 miles

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

rear indicators starting to discolour

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,225 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside cv gaiter poorly secured

slight play in front suspension strut top mountings

Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 86,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 71,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,744 miles

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

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,744 miles

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

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,266 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 58,266 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,007 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y678 XOW is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y678 XOW, 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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Y678 XOW is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 2001.

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