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YT51 MKC

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,037 mi
Last recorded126,037 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 MKC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 123,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 119,627 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front bonnet secondary catch partially seized

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulders-smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders-smooth

Fail 13 Dec 2017 119,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front bonnet secondary catch partially seized

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulders-smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders-smooth

Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear -Seats Not Presented For Test

Fail 15 Dec 2016 112,939 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear -Seats Not Presented For Test

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,477 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 97,925 miles

em light on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 97,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

em light on

Fail 9 Nov 2013 97,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,405 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 91,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,143 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 85,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,221 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 77,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 70,506 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 70,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 65,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,607 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 52,607 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s passenger door will not open

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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YT51 MKC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YT51 MKC, 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 YT51 MKC registered?

YT51 MKC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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