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Y897 LHL

2001 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,018 mi
Last recorded89,018 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 LHL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,018 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 89,018 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,148 miles

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

both nearside rear and offside rear seats missing(seat belts not tested on these seats)

major oil leak from engine/gearbox areas

windscreen cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,148 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside rear and offside rear seats missing(seat belts not tested on these seats)

major oil leak from engine/gearbox areas

windscreen cracked

due to coditions of coil springs, brake efficiency cant be carried out

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,332 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,332 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer hanger missing.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,662 miles

3rd row seats not present at test unable to check seat belts for that row

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wing mirror casings broke

front discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

3rd row seats not present at test unable to check seat belts for that row

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wing mirror casings broke

front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,544 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wipers worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,186 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 42,186 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,789 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,789 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,430 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,322 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s wiper split on ends.

signs of dampness around power steering switch & fluid low.

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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Y897 LHL is a 2001 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y897 LHL, 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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Y897 LHL is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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