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GV02 LHF

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,422 mi
Last recorded222,422 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LHF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2011 222,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake disc corroding

nearside rear brake disc pitting

Pass 23 Jan 2010 217,252 miles

Both Rear disc's need changing when rear pads wear out.

Front break pads very near wear limit and also both front disc's near wear limit.

Fail 23 Jan 2010 217,243 miles

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

Both Rear disc's need changing when rear pads wear out.

Front break pads very near wear limit and also both front disc's near wear limit.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 205,218 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 205,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearside stering rack drumstick has some play

Pass 22 Jan 2008 193,296 miles

both rear tyes worn near 1.6mm

slight play n/s lower ball joint

slight play o/s/f shock top mount

Pass 21 Jun 2007 191,330 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall †o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 186,393 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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GV02 LHF is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV02 LHF, 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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GV02 LHF is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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