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RE02 JFA

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,029 mi
Last recorded123,029 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 JFA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 123,029 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rust

front discs scored

offside rack worn to limit

rear brake discs worn to limit and scored

Pass 9 Mar 2012 109,768 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm and perished

rear pads and discs worn

steering rack worn to limit

tow bar electrics fault

Fail 5 Mar 2012 109,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm and perished

rear pads and discs worn

steering rack worn to limit

tow bar electrics fault

Pass 26 Feb 2011 96,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,407 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 20 Feb 2010 83,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Feb 2009 73,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

some slight wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,328 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate poor

only 4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,756 miles

front brakes near limit

front number plate poor

lower gearbox stay bar worn

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

rear brakes worn

Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,756 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,758 miles

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

front number plate starting to detiorate

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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RE02 JFA is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RE02 JFA, 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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RE02 JFA is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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