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OU02 VSK

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

150,579 mi
Last recorded150,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 VSK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 150,579 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing in several places (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on middle box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure steering rack gator split (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excessive play in cupling top joint on to steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front cross member under radiator corroded through

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 144,117 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 144,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel arch liner rubbing driveshaft

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 139,193 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 139,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 133,852 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,706 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,400 miles

N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC GROOVED !

Fail 23 Jul 2013 124,400 miles

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

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

N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC GROOVED !

Pass 24 Jul 2012 119,874 miles

corrosion to rear discs

Fail 17 Jul 2012 119,874 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear discs

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 10 Jun 2011 112,992 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear brake discs rusty

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Jun 2011 112,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear brake discs rusty

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,107 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 97,106 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,440 miles

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

n/s wiper rubber is split

rear discs are corroded

rear number plate backing is adrift letters becoming discoloured

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,439 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper rubber is split

rear discs are corroded

rear number plate backing is adrift letters becoming discoloured

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,198 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,133 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,129 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)

advise both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

advise front discs rusty on inner edges

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s washer pipe has pin hole

advise rear discs worn and rusty

advise rear exhaust rusty

advise rear seats stowed away and rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,389 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 50,389 miles

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

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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OU02 VSK is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 OU02 VSK, 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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OU02 VSK is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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