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SJ02 XUU

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,363 mi
Last recorded146,363 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 XUU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,363 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2018 146,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack slight free play

Fail 11 Nov 2016 141,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack slight free play

Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,275 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

offside centre row and both rear seats missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2015 135,189 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

offside centre row and both rear seats missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 121,022 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

the nearside gearbox drive shaft seal is leaking

the offside rear tyre has un-even tread wear

Pass 21 Jan 2014 121,022 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

the nearside gearbox drive shaft seal is leaking

the offside rear tyre has un-even tread wear

Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 98,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,530 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 77,529 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

O/S inner driveshaft deteriated

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,947 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in both sides of rack and pinion

Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

slight play in both sides of rack and pinion

Fail 4 Dec 2007 56,950 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,392 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 45,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SJ02 XUU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ02 XUU, 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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SJ02 XUU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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