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SJ52 WCC

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 WCC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,467 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 98,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction only three seats fitted at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

no oil/ pre test check

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,676 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed catch mount (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight play on steering rack end

Rear number plate deteriorated/damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,676 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed catch mount (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight play on steering rack end

Rear number plate deteriorated/damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,318 miles

Central middle seat has been removed

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

light scores on windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2017 94,318 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing middle seats (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

light scores on windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,832 miles

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

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

centre rear seat removed

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,235 miles

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

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

advise nocking noise at front nothing found at time off test

Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,225 miles

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

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

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

advise nocking noise at front nothing found at time off test

Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,779 miles

Battery insecure

front discs worn

Fail 7 Sep 2011 72,779 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,248 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,248 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 30 Aug 2009 63,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2009 63,264 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,180 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,180 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 May 2007 47,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,600 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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SJ52 WCC is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SJ52 WCC, 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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SJ52 WCC is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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