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HX02 WLW

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,747 mi
Last recorded114,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 WLW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear side wall cracked

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 114,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear side wall cracked

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 110,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 110,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,390 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 106,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,851 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 99,851 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,720 miles

Both rear discs pitted

O/s/r disc pitted

Oil leak

Slight play noted in both front steering rack ends

Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,699 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear discs pitted

O/s/r disc pitted

Oil leak

Slight play noted in both front steering rack ends

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,554 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight corrosion on inside edge

Fail 12 Jan 2011 86,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slight corrosion on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 81,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play noted at both rack ends.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 81,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Slight play noted at both rack ends.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 73,903 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,278 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,278 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,239 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 53,632 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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HX02 WLW is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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