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Y983 CEX

2001 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,306 mi
Last recorded134,306 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 CEX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 134,306 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 123,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 123,717 miles

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

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Sep 2010 118,751 miles

advise rear seats not fitted, unable to check all seat belts

advise slight play in both drum stick ball joints in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2009 112,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 108,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

plastic cover under engine preventing full inspection off some components

rear row of seats missing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 108,453 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

plastic cover under engine preventing full inspection off some components

rear row of seats missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 103,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 95,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front discs poor condition

advise front pads possibly low

advise o/s/f driveshaft oil seal been leaking

advise rear tyres getting down near to wear bars

Pass 9 Oct 2006 95,151 miles

advise front discs poor condition

advise front pads possibly low

advise o/s/f driveshaft oil seal been leaking

advise rear tyres getting down near to wear bars

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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Y983 CEX is a 2001 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y983 CEX, 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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Y983 CEX is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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