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VF02 NLE

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,664 mi
Last recorded139,664 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 NLE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 139,664 miles

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

rear load sensor rod anchor broken

Fail 17 Nov 2011 139,647 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear load sensor rod anchor broken

Pass 24 May 2010 124,921 miles

front headlamp aims had to be adjusted manually as no adjuster switch could be located

front screen washer pipe blew apart when washers operated [repaired]

passengers door mirror damaged

Fail 24 May 2010 124,921 miles

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

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

front headlamp aims had to be adjusted manually as no adjuster switch could be located

front screen washer pipe blew apart when washers operated [repaired]

Fail 23 Dec 2009 120,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s dorr mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2008 106,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2007 88,683 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 73,243 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 73,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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VF02 NLE is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VF02 NLE, 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 VF02 NLE registered?

VF02 NLE is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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