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PJ02 EJL

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

118,667 mi
Last recorded118,667 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 EJL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,667 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner joint.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 114,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner joint.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 111,317 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 107,001 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,559 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,543 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,806 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 94,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,631 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

unable to fully check offside and nearside rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 88,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre on limit

unable to fully check offside and nearside rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 17 Jun 2009 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,898 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 68,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,695 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 59,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,199 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,199 miles

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)

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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PJ02 EJL is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver 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 PJ02 EJL, 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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PJ02 EJL is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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