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Y686 VEY

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

503,741 mi
Last recorded503,741 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 VEY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 503,741 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 162,919 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 162,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 153,684 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2011 153,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 144,356 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 144,356 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 123,696 miles

Battery insecure

Cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

N/s steering rack boot deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2009 123,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

N/s steering rack boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2008 122,868 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 122,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 112,719 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

Unable to check second row rear seatbelts due to seats folded down

Pass 22 Nov 2006 104,222 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 88,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sligth 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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Y686 VEY is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y686 VEY, 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 Y686 VEY registered?

Y686 VEY is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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