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MJ02 FUP

2002 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,184 mi
Last recorded168,184 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 FUP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2014 168,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 159,884 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 159,884 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 149,028 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 125,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,001 miles

front pads low to limit..

o/s/f tyre balding...

o/s/r tyre low to limit..

rear indicatores whitening...

rear pads low to limit...

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 22 May 2009 75,701 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 75,701 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2008 60,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 60,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006

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)

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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MJ02 FUP is a 2002 Renault Espace in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ02 FUP, 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 MJ02 FUP registered?

MJ02 FUP is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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