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RE52 DXL

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,885 mi
Last recorded151,885 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 DXL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 151,885 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 151,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 149,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake slightly high

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rod joints

Fail 31 Dec 2011 149,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake slightly high

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rod joints

Pass 28 Dec 2010 144,046 miles

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

both rear tyres have crackes on sidewall

Fail 28 Dec 2010 144,046 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres have crackes on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2009 136,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise on handbrake slightly high

both rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside and offside rear boot area seat belts not tested due too wheel chair conversion

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner tie bar joints

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 4 Dec 2009 136,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise on handbrake slightly high

both rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside and offside rear boot area seat belts not tested due too wheel chair conversion

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner tie bar joints

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 20 Dec 2008 131,256 miles

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

advise on handbrake high

both rear tyres cracking slight on outer walls

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts in boot area not tested (vehicle adapted too support wheel chairs)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 131,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise on handbrake high

both rear tyres cracking slight on outer walls

nearside door mirror unit missing

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts in boot area not tested (vehicle adapted too support wheel chairs)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,432 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 25,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 15,999 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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RE52 DXL is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RE52 DXL, 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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What year was RE52 DXL registered?

RE52 DXL is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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