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NV02 VGT

2002 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 VGT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several small exhaust gas leaks from connections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge ***DANGEROUS*** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 122,382 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several small exhaust gas leaks from connections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge ***DANGEROUS*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,351 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row middle seat ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 120,231 miles

Emissions not tested due to significant leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row middle seat ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,791 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,748 miles

exhaust slight blow from manifold area

Fail 25 Jun 2016 111,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,106 miles

o/s/r shock weak

oil on fan belt

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2015 107,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r shock weak

oil on fan belt

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,573 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 99,573 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,953 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,679 miles

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to catalyst

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,679 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to catalyst

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,861 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brakes noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,412 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)

slight play in n/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,864 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 53,864 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,322 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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NV02 VGT is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NV02 VGT, 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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NV02 VGT is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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