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VIL 5825

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,197 mi
Last recorded131,197 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 5825
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,197 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 11 Feb 2014 131,197 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 114,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear seats removed

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,466 miles

Both front strut top bearing slightly siezed

Nearside front door mirror cover slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 9 Nov 2010 77,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front strut top bearing slightly siezed

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside front door mirror cover slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,490 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 69,490 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,266 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 61,266 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,307 miles

advise wheel alignment check

both front tyres worn low and scrubbed on outer edge

nearside rear tyre under inflated, worn close to treadwear indicator and scrubbed on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicator

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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VIL 5825 is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VIL 5825, 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 VIL 5825 registered?

VIL 5825 is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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