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Y726 GEP

2001 Renault Espace

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,975 mi
Last recorded128,975 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 GEP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 128,975 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 128,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,385 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 124,385 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,148 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,910 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 114,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 107,828 miles

only drive and passengers front seats fitted

Fail 18 May 2011 107,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 89,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,954 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2007 82,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,290 miles

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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Y726 GEP is a 2001 Renault Espace in Purple 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 Y726 GEP, 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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Y726 GEP is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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