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Y865 VLC

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 VLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 112,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 121,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 113,354 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both rear brakes gripping slightly

both sides rear brake disc rusty and slightly pitted around edges

n/s rear rearmost brake hose slightly damaged

rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2012 113,291 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both rear brakes gripping slightly

both sides rear brake disc rusty and slightly pitted around edges

fuel filter rusty

n/s rear rearmost brake hose slightly damaged

rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,974 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

h i d dip beam bulbs fitted

rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2011 109,974 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

h i d dip beam bulbs fitted

rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,439 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 101,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs worn/rusty at edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,966 miles

Battery insecure

rear row of seats not fitted therfore rearmost seatbelts not tested

Fail 12 Oct 2009 95,966 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear row of seats not fitted therfore rearmost seatbelts not tested

Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,848 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 84,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,300 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,300 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,787 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 57,760 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 57,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y865 VLC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y865 VLC, 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 Y865 VLC registered?

Y865 VLC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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