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RJ02 XWY

2002 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

114,437 mi
Last recorded114,437 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 XWY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 114,437 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 111,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded bad (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calier (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded bad (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear s/ absorber casing corroded bad

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Fail 18 Mar 2021 110,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both long pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded bad (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calier (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded bad (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear s/ absorber casing corroded bad

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

coolant level low

Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights inoperative

coolant level low

Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 102,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 91,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,678 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,757 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,757 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,144 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,144 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

battery flat

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower engine mounting worn to excess

rear blade missing

Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,708 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

battery flat

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower engine mounting worn to excess

rear blade missing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

O/S/R brake tight

Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R brake tight

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,693 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,408 miles

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

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 XWY is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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