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MM02 GVE

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,262 mi
Last recorded137,262 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 GVE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 137,262 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row seat ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe near to connection to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 137,235 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row seat ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe near to connection to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 129,106 miles

Centre Rear seat belt not present at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear seats missing seat belts not checked due to this

objects removed from view prior to test

oil leak

srs airbag primary light not illuminating

topped up oil before mot 1.2 litres allowing emissions test to be performed

Fail 15 Apr 2016 129,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end/draglink (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear seat belt not present at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear seats missing seat belts not checked due to this

objects removed from view prior to test

oil leak

srs airbag primary light not illuminating

topped up oil before mot 1.2 litres allowing emissions test to be performed

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,578 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,043 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,788 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 86,788 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,956 miles

exhaust deteriorating with slight blows.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,271 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres close to limit & cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,556 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,405 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,095 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,436 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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MM02 GVE is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MM02 GVE, 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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MM02 GVE is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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