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EX52 RGV

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,576 mi
Last recorded168,576 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 RGV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 168,576 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2016 167,335 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges,offside tyre rear worn outer edge

power steering pipes into steering rack corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 167,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre worn both edges

power steering pipes into steering rack corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 164,996 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing a full check of adult belts

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 164,996 miles

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

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

Child seats fitted not allowing a full check of adult belts

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,554 miles

Play N/S lower ball joint

Fail 24 Sep 2014 154,554 miles

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

Play N/S lower ball joint

Pass 1 Oct 2013 147,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 137,756 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 137,756 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Lower gearbox stabiliser link worn

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 124,721 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 83,537 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 75,118 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 75,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside headlamp cracked

slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 28 Sep 2006 638,976 miles

both front wipers ends split clears screen

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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EX52 RGV is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX52 RGV, 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 EX52 RGV registered?

EX52 RGV is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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The MOT history for EX52 RGV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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