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Y942 XAJ

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,951 mi
Last recorded151,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 151,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened some rear seats missing (5.2.2a)

o/s mirror damaged

some rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2017 151,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened some rear seats missing (5.2.2a)

o/s mirror damaged

some rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,452 miles

o/s mirror and windscreen minor damage

Pass 24 Jul 2015 140,863 miles

BOTH RAER SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED AND OUTER EDGE LOW

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW AND PERISHING

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

REAR , REAR SEATS REMOVED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Fail 22 Jul 2015 140,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH RAER SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED AND OUTER EDGE LOW

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW AND PERISHING

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

REAR , REAR SEATS REMOVED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 24 Jul 2014 134,452 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,395 miles

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

exh deteriorating

n/s/f brake pads sensor wire broken

o/s h/lamp lens damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2013 123,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exh deteriorating

n/s/f brake pads sensor wire broken

o/s h/lamp lens damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing alittle on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 95,284 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r door won't open inside or out

Fail 26 Feb 2009 82,739 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

minor damage os head lamp glass

Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,739 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

minor damage os head lamp glass

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,383 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 70,383 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear discs condition deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,647 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 58,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

stone chip o/s headlamp glass

Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,750 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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Y942 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y942 XAJ, 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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Y942 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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