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Y847 MCL

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,062 mi
Last recorded139,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 MCL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 139,062 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 139,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 139,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre pressures low

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles, (same on the same axle so ok for mot test)

pair rear seats missing at time of test so relevant seat belts could not be tested

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rods, not excessive

Fail 5 Oct 2009 139,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre pressures low

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles, (same on the same axle so ok for mot test)

pair rear seats missing at time of test so relevant seat belts could not be tested

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rods, not excessive

Pass 15 Feb 2008 134,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 134,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 123,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y847 MCL is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y847 MCL, 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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Y847 MCL is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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