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FN02 FRV

2002 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,623 mi
Last recorded102,623 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,623 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,664 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,122 miles

offside inner steering arm balljoint has slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2014 117,122 miles

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

offside inner steering arm balljoint has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 102,561 miles

ofside inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2011 102,561 miles

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

ofside inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2010 306,337 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2009 301,843 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 70,871 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,131 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 67,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs and pads wearing low, will need changing soon

small amount of play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,481 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 54,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,268 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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FN02 FRV is a 2002 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel 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 FN02 FRV, 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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FN02 FRV is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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