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RJ52 OBN

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 OBN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 125,426 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,426 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,670 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 88,654 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,293 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,893 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,486 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 61,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,280 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,580 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 46,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,499 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 OBN is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ52 OBN, 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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RJ52 OBN is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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