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SG52 VAM

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,180 mi
Last recorded115,180 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,180 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system cat heavily corroded and full of repair paste

o/s/r in boot seat missing

Fail 24 Aug 2015 115,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system cat heavily corroded and full of repair paste

o/s/r in boot seat missing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,683 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 111,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,685 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 109,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,621 miles

centre exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2012 106,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 104,238 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

advise front & rear b/discs

advise g/box oil leak

advise n/s/r door does not open

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,148 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 96,148 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked at sidewalls

osf tyre cracked sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 92,711 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 79,949 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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SG52 VAM is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SG52 VAM, 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 SG52 VAM registered?

SG52 VAM is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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