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HY02 UBC

2002 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,375 mi
Last recorded39,375 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 UBC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,375 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,375 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 31,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,227 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front macpherson strut creaking

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,227 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front macpherson strut creaking

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 17 May 2010 16,543 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

stonechip in windscreen centre loweer

Pass 17 May 2010 16,543 miles

slight play in steering rack

stonechip in windscreen centre loweer

Pass 6 May 2009 98,120 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 98,120 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 88,425 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 68,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 56,673 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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HY02 UBC is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY02 UBC, 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 HY02 UBC registered?

HY02 UBC is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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