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LX52 CGU

2002 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,446 mi
Last recorded86,446 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,446 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

only one r/ seat fitted

rear no plate damage

rear shocker covers corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2017 86,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

only one r/ seat fitted

rear no plate damage

rear shocker covers corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules + rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

all tyres wear bald edge rears cracking

item removed

play inner rack joints

rear shocker covers corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 78,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules + rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

all tyres wear bald edge rears cracking

item removed

play inner rack joints

rear shocker covers corrosion

Pass 12 May 2015 71,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake not locking

rear shocker covers e.c.

rear tyre wear edge

Pass 9 May 2014 63,900 miles

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage rear + o/s/r sill little loose

one seat missing o/s/r

Fail 9 May 2014 63,900 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage rear + o/s/r sill little loose

one seat missing o/s/r

Pass 10 May 2013 55,135 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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)

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

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

front tyres bald edge + n/s/r cracking sidewall

sill covers o/s/r insecure

Pass 11 May 2012 46,842 miles

front discs bad pitting rear pitted

n/s/r light damage

play rack

rear tyre wear

Fail 9 May 2012 46,814 miles

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

front discs bad pitting rear pitted

n/s/r light damage

play rack

rear tyre wear

Pass 12 May 2011 40,717 miles

slight play rack ends

travel +o/s/r h/b not locking

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

f/discs pitting + wear inside

n/s/r tyre wear edge + cracking sidewall

Fail 12 May 2011 40,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

f/discs pitting + wear inside

n/s/r tyre wear edge + cracking sidewall

slight play rack ends

travel +o/s/r h/b not locking

Pass 7 May 2010 37,134 miles

All sill areas have plastic covers preventing a full inspection of that area being made

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

F/O/S and F/N/S tyres have worn away the outer edges close to the MOT limit. All tyre pressures were found to be VERY LOW which can lead to this wear patern.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

R/N/S tyre outer wall shows signs of wall cracking

Very slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 32,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sills are plastic coverings which prevent a full inspection of this area of the vehicle

The rearmost O/S seat was not present at the time of test

Fail 8 May 2009 32,985 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Sills are plastic coverings which prevent a full inspection of this area of the vehicle

The rearmost O/S seat was not present at the time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,676 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 25,083 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 25,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads approx 80% worn

o/s/f lower swivel boot split

Pass 12 May 2006 20,173 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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LX52 CGU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX52 CGU, 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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LX52 CGU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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