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RV02 FXO

2002 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,992 mi
Last recorded135,992 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 FXO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 135,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 129,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 129,644 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 115,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 113,347 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/f disc worn on inside

slight play @ both sides of steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2010 113,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/f disc worn on inside

slight play @ both sides of steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre rear seat had been removed before being represented for retest

imbalance on rear brakes

slight movement both ends of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2008 96,639 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

imbalance on rear brakes

slight movement both ends of steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,236 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 90,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

some spongeness in brake pedal

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,845 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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RV02 FXO is a 2002 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV02 FXO, 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 RV02 FXO registered?

RV02 FXO is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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