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NV02 VGU

2002 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,144 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,048 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,109 miles

BOTH TRACKROD S

OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,506 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both front inner steering arms

underbody of car getting in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2012 63,401 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both front inner steering arms

underbody of car getting in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,135 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,135 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,773 miles

slight roughness on o/s n/s front strut bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,896 miles

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

o/s and n/s tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 3 May 2007 35,811 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 35,811 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 28,759 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 VGU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGU, 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 VGU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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