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SO51 EAE

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,727 mi
Last recorded142,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 EAE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 142,727 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight binding o/s/f brake.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 136,851 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 136,831 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 130,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight binding on front brakes.

Pass 31 May 2012 125,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 31 May 2011 117,901 miles

front and rear registration plates showing deterioration

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge of tread pattern

Pass 29 May 2010 103,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front coil spring slightly incorrectly fitted to its upper mounting

rear registration plate deteriorated

suspect fuel leak but due to plastic cover fitted and engine components obstructing view unable to see source of fuel leak

Fail 22 May 2010 103,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front coil spring slightly incorrectly fitted to its upper mounting

rear registration plate deteriorated

suspect fuel leak but due to plastic cover fitted and engine components obstructing view unable to see source of fuel leak

Pass 22 May 2009 88,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 87,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2009 87,286 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,032 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 61,999 miles

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

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

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

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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SO51 EAE is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO51 EAE, 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 SO51 EAE registered?

SO51 EAE is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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