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NU52 CDN

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 CDN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,538 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 39,538 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) BOTH SIDES (2.2.D.2b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,420 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 38,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,634 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY NO SPLITS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST AT CATALYTIC CONVERTOR JOIN

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,823 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,807 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs lipped front pads low.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in offside,nearside steering joints.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear level adjuster broken.

Rear pads low discs lipped strong advise.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 29,807 miles

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 Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs lipped front pads low.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Play in offside,nearside steering joints.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear level adjuster broken.

Rear pads low discs lipped strong advise.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 25,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,240 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,189 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,680 miles

Offside rear tyre is very worn at outer shoulder.

Slight play at offside of steering rack.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 7,642 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre is very worn at outer shoulder.

Slight play at offside of steering rack.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 93 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 93 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All tyres were dangerously underinflated. (now re-inflated)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 24,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 24,888 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NU52 CDN is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU52 CDN, 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 NU52 CDN registered?

NU52 CDN is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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