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LX02 RWV

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,636 mi
Last recorded127,636 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 RWV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 127,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicater (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Blue smoke

NOISE FROM ENGINE

Offside front seat belt holder outer cover missing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,698 miles

Engine noisy on idle

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

Inner steering rack movement @ offside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 118,698 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Engine noisy on idle

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

Inner steering rack movement @ offside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,623 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front brakes slightly binding

noise from engine

rear brake discs corroded

white smoke

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,464 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front shock absorbers weak

noise from bottom of engine

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Dec 2013 94,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front shock absorbers weak

noise from bottom of engine

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,806 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

engine management light on

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,803 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

engine management light on

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,436 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

exhaust and mounts corroding

handbrake travel

interior mirror loose

knock in steering,play in track rods inner joints and os track rod end

lower engine stabilizer deteriorated

power steering pump and feed pipes damp/pipes corroding

rear most and centre row centre seat not fitted at time of test

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2011 75,323 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

exhaust and mounts corroding

handbrake travel

interior mirror loose

knock in steering,play in track rods inner joints and os track rod end

lower engine stabilizer deteriorated

power steering pump and feed pipes damp/pipes corroding

rear most and centre row centre seat not fitted at time of test

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,685 miles

Oil leak

centre rear & o/s rearmost seats not fitted

engine management light on

n/s wiper smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic trim on outer sills

power steering pump slightly damp

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2010 65,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear & o/s rearmost seats not fitted

engine management light on

n/s wiper smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic trim on outer sills

power steering pump slightly damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,991 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

centre row centre seat and nsr most seat not fitted at time of test

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel

knock in steering slight play steering rack track arms and track rod ends

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2009 54,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

centre row centre seat and nsr most seat not fitted at time of test

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel

knock in steering slight play steering rack track arms and track rod ends

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre row centre seat and nsr seat not fitted at time of test

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front wipers smearing,ns just acceptable

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel,recommend attention

power steering pump slightly damp

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre row centre seat and nsr seat not fitted at time of test

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front wipers smearing,ns just acceptable

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel,recommend attention

power steering pump slightly damp

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,811 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,633 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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LX02 RWV is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LX02 RWV, 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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LX02 RWV is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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