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OV02 RUJ

2002 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 RUJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,435 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 21 May 2015 91,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 27 May 2014 84,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres wearing on edges

slight blow from cat

Pass 29 May 2013 76,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2012 69,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 May 2012 69,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,780 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)

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,780 miles

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

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)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2010 57,166 miles

slight diesel leak under bonnet. slight leak of grease from o/s cv gaiter.

Fail 6 May 2010 57,166 miles

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

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

slight diesel leak under bonnet. slight leak of grease from o/s cv gaiter.

Fail 4 May 2010 57,133 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,433 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 46,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 41,078 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 41,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 35,298 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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OV02 RUJ is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OV02 RUJ, 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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OV02 RUJ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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