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RJ52 OCL

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,394 mi
Last recorded86,394 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 OCL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,394 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,915 miles

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

vehicle tested with only one rear seat fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2011 85,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

pitting to rear brake discs

vehicle tested with only one rear seat fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,289 miles

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

both front brakes juddering

both rear brakes binding

front brake discs worn

inbalance on front brakes

oil leaks over engine

osf tyre worn to 1.6mm

osr tyre 3mm

play in inner steering rack ends

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding

front brake discs worn

oil leaks over engine

osf tyre worn to 1.6mm

osr tyre 3mm

play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 22 May 2009 66,308 miles

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

engine undershield fitted

play in inner steering rack ends

Fail 22 May 2009 66,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine undershield fitted

play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 29 May 2008 55,245 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm. 225/55/16

Pass 15 May 2007 42,862 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 42,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking around tread and walls

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OCL is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

RJ52 OCL is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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