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Y971 XDA

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 XDA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,128 miles

Corrosion / wear on both rear brake discs. Pads around 55% worn.

Corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension, front coil springs and various brake pipes.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,128 miles

Corrosion / wear on both rear brake discs. Pads around 55% worn.

Corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension, front coil springs and various brake pipes.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,176 miles

Spare tyre flat

General corrosion started on underbody/suspension, subframes etc

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 75,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 71,310 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 71,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2014 67,753 miles

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)

n/s wiper bladesplit on end

Fail 12 May 2014 67,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper bladesplit on end

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

os and ns seatbelts in boot not inspected due to load in boot

slight corrosion on fuel strap

slight corrosion on sub frame

Fail 22 Apr 2013 65,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

os and ns seatbelts in boot not inspected due to load in boot

slight corrosion on fuel strap

slight corrosion on sub frame

Pass 3 May 2012 63,242 miles

this vehicle only tested as pressented as 5 seater not 7

Fail 19 Apr 2012 63,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

this vehicle only tested as pressented as 5 seater not 7

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,828 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,929 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,198 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,475 miles

front and rear discs are rusty on inner surfaces

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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Y971 XDA is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y971 XDA, 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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Y971 XDA is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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