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SV52 RNJ

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,178 mi
Last recorded117,178 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,178 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 117,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,140 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,699 miles

nearside front tyre getting low (3mm)

offside front tyre getting low (3mm)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 108,699 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre getting low (3mm)

offside front tyre getting low (3mm)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,107 miles

Oil leak

child seats fitted to all rear seats

engine smoking from tailpipe

front tyres getting low 3-4mm

offside front wing mirror held on with tape but secure

Fail 19 Feb 2014 107,107 miles

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted to all rear seats

engine smoking from tailpipe

front tyres getting low 3-4mm

offside front wing mirror held on with tape but secure

Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seats fitted to middle and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,481 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2011 100,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front wiper blades poor

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake disc corroding

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2011 100,503 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front wiper blades poor

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake disc corroding

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,425 miles

centre row centre seat belt not fitted to vehicle

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,590 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,188 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

cuts in nearside front inner tyre side wall

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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SV52 RNJ is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV52 RNJ, 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 SV52 RNJ registered?

SV52 RNJ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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