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RY02 LEJ

2002 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 LEJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 111,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake on limit of 16%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,896 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 31 Jan 2017 105,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 104,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,782 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

all four tyres worn close to limit

slight play in inner steering arms.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 96,467 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,302 miles

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

N/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape inner edge when spun.

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape inner edge when spun.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,595 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 83,660 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)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 83,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 77,190 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 77,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 71,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,348 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 57,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,065 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 49,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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RY02 LEJ is a 2002 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RY02 LEJ, 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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RY02 LEJ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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