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RD51 AYW

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,335 mi
Last recorded125,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 AYW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 121,174 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,677 miles

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

offside wiper splitting

Fail 31 Jan 2014 113,677 miles

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

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

offside wiper splitting

Fail 5 Feb 2013 104,370 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

windscreen washers poor

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,370 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

windscreen washers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,402 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,402 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,222 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 77,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,682 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on edges of tread

Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,682 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on edges of tread

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 58,212 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 49,587 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,587 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 39,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,335 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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RD51 AYW is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RD51 AYW, 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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RD51 AYW is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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