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HX02 VVZ

2002 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 VVZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,746 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all rear seats missing during inspection

centre exhaust joint slight blow

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside power steering rack damp (no visual leaks detected)

windscreen slightly damaged (scratched)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 90,184 miles

all rear seats missing during inspection

centre exhaust joint slight blow

front nearside lower ball joint dust cover perished

front nearside tyre edges worn (close to legal limit)

front nearside wiper blade splitting

offside power steering rack damp (no visual leaks detected)

slight play steering rack arms inner joints

windscreen slight damage

Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,273 miles

all rear seats missing during inspection

front offside steering rack slightly damp (no visual leak)

slight play steering rack arms

windscreen slight damage

Fail 17 Apr 2013 86,258 miles

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

all rear seats missing during inspection

front offside steering rack slightly damp (no visual leak)

slight play steering rack arms

windscreen slight damage

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,429 miles

all rear seats missing during inspection

front offside steering rack slightly damp (no visual leaks detected)

front offside tyre inner edge worn

slight play steering rack arm

windscreen slight damage

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,461 miles

rear seats missing during inspection

slight play steering rack arms

steering rack slightly damp (no visual leaks detected)

windscreen very slight damage

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,923 miles

rear seats removed from vehicle when tested

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside froot dirt seld insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,340 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside froot dirt seld insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,378 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,260 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,376 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)

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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HX02 VVZ is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX02 VVZ, 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 HX02 VVZ registered?

HX02 VVZ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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