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MW02 LWC

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,722 mi
Last recorded98,722 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 LWC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,722 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arms

slight play in o/s/f steering arms

Fail 7 Aug 2013 98,707 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arms

slight play in o/s/f steering arms

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 924,112 miles

advise minor movement nearside front steering arm minor movement

Fail 28 Jun 2011 924,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

advise minor movement nearside front steering arm minor movement

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,397 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 81,397 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,626 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 76,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 71,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,523 miles

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

O/S front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,440 miles

Nearside Front 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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MW02 LWC is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MW02 LWC, 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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MW02 LWC is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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