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NU02 ECV

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 ECV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,392 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 77,391 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,670 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges + o/s/f tyre has large cut on the outside sidewall no cords showing.

Front discs worn and lipped + pads look low

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs very worn and lipped + pads look low

Slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Very minor play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Jan 2010 68,605 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on the edges + o/s/f tyre has large cut on the outside sidewall no cords showing.

Front discs worn and lipped + pads look low

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs very worn and lipped + pads look low

Slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Very minor play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,246 miles

Both front c.v. gatiors are slightly leaking.

Both rear shocks has slight play.

Both rear trailing arm bushs starting to perish.

Front and rear pads look to be getting low.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering rack has slight play on both sides recommend looking at or replacing soon.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 60,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front c.v. gatiors are slightly leaking.

Both rear shocks has slight play.

Both rear trailing arm bushs starting to perish.

Front and rear pads look to be getting low.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering rack has slight play on both sides recommend looking at or replacing soon.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,736 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,736 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 45,834 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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NU02 ECV is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NU02 ECV, 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 NU02 ECV registered?

NU02 ECV is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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