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Y861 GAB

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,947 mi
Last recorded121,947 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 GAB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 118,375 miles

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

Fuel filter bracket insecure.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 118,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel filter bracket insecure.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,205 miles

Nearside c.v gaiter deteriorating

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Wear in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside c.v gaiter deteriorating

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Wear in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,952 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,687 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 97,684 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,503 miles

far rear seats not fitted at time of test unable to check seatbelts

n/s rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,242 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,171 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 74,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,708 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 50,820 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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Y861 GAB is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y861 GAB, 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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Y861 GAB is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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