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BN52 OBX

2002 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,376 mi
Last recorded140,376 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 OBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 140,376 miles

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

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

advise front tyres wearing low

advise hazard switch poor condition

advise oil leak on engine

advise opaque marks in screen

advise play in steering rack

advise slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 9 Nov 2010 140,376 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front tyres wearing low

advise hazard switch poor condition

advise oil leak on engine

advise opaque marks in screen

advise play in steering rack

advise slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 30 Oct 2009 131,693 miles

all tyres near to limit

chips in screen

play in steering rack

rear discs in poor condition brake reading ok

wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2009 131,693 miles

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

all tyres near to limit

play in steering rack

rear discs in poor condition brake reading ok

wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2008 122,326 miles

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

light wiper marks in screen

only four seats fitted

rear discs slighty corroded

slight exhaust leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2008 122,326 miles

light wiper marks in screen

only four seats fitted

rear discs slighty corroded

slight exhaust leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2007 112,897 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front pads getting low

slight play in steering

slight wiper marks on screen

Fail 31 Oct 2007 112,897 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

front pads getting low

slight play in steering

slight wiper marks on screen

Fail 9 Oct 2006 101,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

advise rear tyres showing staggered wear †

advise slight play in steering rack †

Pass 9 Oct 2006 101,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

advise rear tyres showing staggered wear †

advise slight play in steering rack †

Pass 4 Oct 2005 98,132 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 98,132 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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BN52 OBX is a 2002 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BN52 OBX, 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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What year was BN52 OBX registered?

BN52 OBX is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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