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MD51 DLO

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,389 mi
Last recorded77,389 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 DLO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,389 miles

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

battery flat (jump start required)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery flat (jump start required)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,080 miles

Engine noisy at tick over

reverse lights in-op

Fail 23 Oct 2012 71,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 68,089 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2011 68,088 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,710 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,710 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,380 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,009 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 46,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,044 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 34,044 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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MD51 DLO is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MD51 DLO, 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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MD51 DLO is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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