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SB51 UKN

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,444 mi
Last recorded168,444 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 UKN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 168,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 156,577 miles

Oil leak

power steering noisy when operated

slight brake bind at nearside rear wheel

Fail 14 Jan 2014 156,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

power steering noisy when operated

slight brake bind at nearside rear wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight exhaust leak front pipe

Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,348 miles

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

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

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2011 120,825 miles

offside mirror casing broken

rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Fail 17 Jan 2011 120,825 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside mirror casing broken

rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 18 Jan 2010 114,219 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 114,218 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,260 miles

rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,539 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 51,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 51,480 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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SB51 UKN is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB51 UKN, 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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SB51 UKN is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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