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NU52 CUV

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,685 mi
Last recorded99,685 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,685 miles

1 ltr oil added

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2017 99,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215-55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 ltr oil added

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2016 89,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

engine management light lit

offside front steering rack has slight play

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being removed

Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm avon 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

engine management light lit

offside front steering rack has slight play

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being removed

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise from engine (from cambelt area ) advise further investigation

Fail 2 Feb 2015 81,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise from engine (from cambelt area ) advise further investigation

Pass 30 Oct 2013 707,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 707,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,922 miles

offside rear seat not fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,922 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside rear seat not fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,497 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,497 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,262 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,981 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

grease around offside outer cv boot

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,126 miles

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

rear seats and belts not presented

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,967 miles

exhaust centre box blowing slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2006 37,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 27,879 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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 CUV is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

NU52 CUV is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is NU52 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU52 CUV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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