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RJ52 LAO

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,627 mi
Last recorded133,627 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 LAO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 133,580 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 126,418 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,011 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,912 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,227 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded. nearside inner rack joint worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,036 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,325 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 89,325 miles

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

Oil leak

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,286 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 84,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

slight play felt in offside of steering system

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R seat not present at time of test.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R seat not present at time of test.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,046 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,464 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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RJ52 LAO is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RJ52 LAO, 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 RJ52 LAO registered?

RJ52 LAO is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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