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RF02 OBV

2002 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

595,862 mi
Last recorded595,862 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 OBV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 595,862 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 595,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 590,395 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end play

no rear seats fitted at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 584,698 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 5 rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2014 578,723 miles

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

damage to front windscreen outside of pescribed areas

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack ends

Pass 16 Jan 2013 573,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 571,235 miles

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

all discs pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2012 571,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

all discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 564,091 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

child seat fitted to n/s centre row seat - visually checked seatbelt only

front brake discs slightly corroded / lipped

rear number plate starting to distort / fade

slight engine / gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit

Fail 5 Nov 2010 564,091 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

child seat fitted to n/s centre row seat - visually checked seatbelt only

front brake discs slightly corroded / lipped

rear number plate starting to distort / fade

slight engine / gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2009 559,697 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 536,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 25,217 miles

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

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

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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RF02 OBV is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF02 OBV, 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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RF02 OBV is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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