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Y708 WCF

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,525 mi
Last recorded133,525 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 WCF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 133,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 129,150 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 129,139 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened lower spring mounting/bearing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front most section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear exhaust rubber broken and another deteriorated but exhaust still supported

Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,578 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 122,170 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,552 miles

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

all front suspension componants corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs deteriorated and worn

rear shocks corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 117,482 miles

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear shocks corroded

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

all front suspension componants corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

front discs heavely deteriorated and worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs deteriorated and worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs inner faces in a poor condition

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode by union

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 114,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs inner faces in a poor condition

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode by union

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,906 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both windscreen wipers deteriorating

heavy surface corrosion to fuel tank mounting straps

Pass 2 Sep 2011 101,228 miles

OSR tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferrules

tape stuck to offside windscreen. Outside of swept area

Fail 17 Aug 2009 73,139 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

surface corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion to front and rear brake hoses

tape stuck to offside windscreen. Outside of swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,100 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,100 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,802 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 53,782 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,009 miles

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

advise front and rear disc starting to rust on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2005 34,764 miles

slight play both front steering arms

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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Y708 WCF is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y708 WCF, 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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Y708 WCF is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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