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AU52 OZB

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,186 mi
Last recorded137,186 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OZB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,186 miles

both front tyres at legal limits worn on inside edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in lower steering column u/j

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2016 137,185 miles

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

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

both front tyres at legal limits worn on inside edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in lower steering column u/j

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,697 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 129,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 122,522 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge. 2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge. 4. No oil on dip stick.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 122,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1. Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge. 2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge. 4. No oil on dip stick.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,576 miles

1. Slight play in steering rack. 2. No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 114,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. Slight play in steering rack. 2. No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 105,797 miles

As per failure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 105,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Slight scratch damage to windscreen. 2. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 96,224 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,375 miles

1/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges 2/ o/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,354 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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AU52 OZB is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 76,936 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 AU52 OZB, 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 24 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU52 OZB is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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