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Y701 BWN

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,965 mi
Last recorded125,965 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 BWN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 125,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front upper link arm ball joint rubber split

Nearside track rod inner joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front track rod inner joint has slight play

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

Windscreen rubber loose a long top

Pass 27 Jul 2011 125,965 miles

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

Nearside front upper link arm ball joint rubber split

Nearside track rod inner joint has slight play

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

Offside front track rod inner joint has slight play

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

Windscreen rubber loose a long top

Pass 28 Jul 2010 111,544 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside wiperblade rubber split

Fail 27 Jul 2010 111,543 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside wiperblade rubber split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 104,027 miles

oil leak engine area

rear no plate discolouring

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2009 104,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

oil leak engine area

rear no plate discolouring

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,512 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 92,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,674 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

offside rear fog lamp lens repaired with tape

shallow cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y701 BWN is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y701 BWN, 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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Y701 BWN is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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