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HK02 VUL

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,273 mi
Last recorded86,273 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VUL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end of cat / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end of cat / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Lower engine tie bar bushes worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of O/S front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 81,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Lower engine tie bar bushes worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of O/S front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer - corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of O/S front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 73,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer - corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of O/S front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,191 miles

Oil leak ()

both inner rack joints slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,306 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose / corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread - 205/65-15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,179 miles

Engine rattles at idle

Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,179 miles

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

Engine rattles at idle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all four tyres have got outer sidewall damage

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all four tyres have got outer sidewall damage

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,613 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,613 miles

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

Centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs slightly corroded

steering rack has very slight play in both sides

Fail 5 Sep 2011 41,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs slightly corroded

steering rack has very slight play in both sides

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disks pitted poor condition.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 40,635 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disks pitted poor condition.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from gearbox (selector seal)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,210 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,416 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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HK02 VUL is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HK02 VUL, 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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HK02 VUL is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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