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Y681 UBK

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,177 mi
Last recorded132,177 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 UBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 132,177 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 132,177 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust mount missing but still adequately supported

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2013 128,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 120,935 miles

advanced corrosion on rear coil springs

both rear tyres close to limit

engine seems rattly

o/s/r brake hose ferrule rusty

surface rust on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2012 120,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres close to limit

engine seems rattly

front brake pads worn low & indicator wires broken

o/s/r brake hose ferrule rusty

surface rust on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2011 111,731 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

drivers door operation stiff

head light patterns getting weak

n/s/f tyre low on outter edge

noisey steering rack

rear exhaust clip very rusty

surface rust on both rear flexable brake hose ferrils

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,534 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2010 102,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,309 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 92,309 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,109 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,938 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 57,930 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y681 UBK is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y681 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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Y681 UBK is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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