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HK52 RAU

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,971 miles

slight play at steering rack.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s rear brake has slight binding

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,197 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 74,736 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 74,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,080 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 68,077 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers are worn, tailgate not opening, bonnet not securing off side, slight play in rack, rear brake discs have slight corrosion, rear pads are worn and close to a failure

Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,544 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise power steering pump damp

advise slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 9 Jan 2008 63,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise power steering pump damp

advise slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,333 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise engine misfire

advise m.i.l lamp on during test

Pass 13 Dec 2005 48,828 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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HK52 RAU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK52 RAU, 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 HK52 RAU registered?

HK52 RAU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is HK52 RAU safe to buy?

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