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Y852 VOW

2001 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,437 mi
Last recorded183,437 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 VOW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 183,437 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 183,437 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 171,291 miles

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

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

Slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint/rack bush.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 171,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

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

Slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint/rack bush.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 147,172 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 147,172 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 114,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn to inside edge tracking,

Fail 8 Mar 2008 114,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres worn to inside edge tracking,

Pass 10 Mar 2007 86,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 59,247 miles

2nd row centre seat lapbelt missing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear seat missing

o/s & n/s windscreen wipers split

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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Y852 VOW is a 2001 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y852 VOW, 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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Y852 VOW is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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