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Y738 BPA

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,570 mi
Last recorded94,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 BPA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,570 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

airbag light on

battery insecure

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,724 miles

slight corrosion on front & rear brake disc's

Fail 17 Sep 2010 88,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrosion on front & rear brake disc's

Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,813 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs wearing

Vehicle presented for test with 3rd row nearside seat missing. Unable to check seatbelt operation or seat security.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,813 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Rear brake discs wearing

Vehicle presented for test with 3rd row nearside seat missing. Unable to check seatbelt operation or seat security.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,922 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres have nail or similar in tread may cause sudden deflation.near side tyre outer edge smooth

Pass 23 Sep 2005 48,499 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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Y738 BPA is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y738 BPA, 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 Y738 BPA registered?

Y738 BPA is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y738 BPA safe to buy?

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