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RJ02 VHK

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,366 mi
Last recorded143,366 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 VHK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 143,366 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE DISCS

LOWER STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT WORN WITH PLAY

O/S REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

PARKBRAKE EFFORT CLOSE TO MOT LIMIT

SRS LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

Fail 26 Jun 2017 143,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE DISCS

LOWER STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT WORN WITH PLAY

O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

O/S REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 27 Jun 2016 139,326 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

PLAY IN O/S & N/S RACK END JOINTS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 139,189 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

PLAY IN O/S & N/S RACK END JOINTS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 136,141 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/S/R Brake starting to bind

O/S Headlight output reduced

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 128,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf tyre worn very low on edges(devoid outer)/cuts

nsr brake slightly binding

osf tyre worn on edges

unable too test rear seat belts(not in use at time of test)

Fail 19 May 2014 128,578 miles

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)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf tyre worn very low on edges(devoid outer)/cuts

nsr brake slightly binding

osf tyre worn on edges

unable too test rear seat belts(not in use at time of test)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 128,552 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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf tyre very low on outer edge/small cuts

nsr brake slightly binding

nsr coil spring corroded

osf tyre low on edges

osr tyre on 3mm/mall cuts

rear seats not in use at time of test/unable to test rear belts

slight oil leaks

Fail 28 Feb 2014 126,215 miles

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre slight wear to outer

rear inner brake pads slightly worn?

Fail 18 Apr 2013 114,757 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre slight wear to outer

rear inner brake pads slightly worn?

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,867 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,867 miles

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

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

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

one rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust / cat deterioated

Pass 14 Apr 2009 78,762 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 78,762 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,617 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre just legal

Fail 22 Apr 2008 69,616 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,562 miles

rear baby seats fitted,

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Apr 2007 61,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear baby seats fitted,

rear number plate poor

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,774 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RJ02 VHK is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RJ02 VHK, 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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RJ02 VHK is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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