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VO02 JFJ

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,828 mi
Last recorded93,828 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 JFJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 93,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (temp tyre fitted) (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (unable to test wheel bearing) (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

N/S/R brake grabbing slightly

N/S/R coil spring corroded

N/S steering rack boot deteriorated

N/S/F tyre worn on outer part of tread/picking up kin tread/perishing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

both rear tyres perishing

chips in windscreen

engine/gearbox damp of oil

front brake discs heavily corroded(advise replacements )

front steering/suspension components corroded

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear brake discs heavily corroded advise replacements

rear brake pads worn thin and wearing very close to limit

rear brake pipe to O/S/R hose corroded

tapping noise heard from engine advise investigation

wipers smear

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,408 miles

Engine noisey

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,335 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Engine noisey

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,718 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 90,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,913 miles

Rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,223 miles

Engine management light on

Engine steady rod has a worn bush

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,418 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,066 miles

aircon pipe broken and insecure

dampness around pas pump

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering arm joints

slight smearing of windscreen by wiper blades

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,066 miles

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

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

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

aircon pipe broken and insecure

dampness around pas pump

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering arm joints

slight smearing of windscreen by wiper blades

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside steering rack tierod sockets have slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2008 69,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside steering rack tierod sockets have slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre low on outer edge

OSR tyre cracking between treads

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

slight play in both rack knuckles

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,133 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 52,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VO02 JFJ 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 61.1%.

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 VO02 JFJ, 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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VO02 JFJ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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