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BT02 CAV

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,793 mi
Last recorded132,793 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 CAV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 132,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 132,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,467 miles

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

front brake pads low

ns front inner track rod has play

Fail 19 Mar 2013 121,467 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake pads low

ns front inner track rod has play

Fail 11 Dec 2012 120,024 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 108,811 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 108,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 91,896 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,359 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 65,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,533 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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BT02 CAV is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT02 CAV, 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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BT02 CAV is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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