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BL02 KVB

2002 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,248 mi
Last recorded150,248 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 KVB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 150,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 6 Aug 2015 141,029 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 141,029 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,245 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 123,097 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 122,963 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 111,942 miles

rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2012 111,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,404 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 104,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads low

rear brake disc's worn

rear pads low

unable to properly assess rear seats and rear seat belts, seats not in use

Pass 8 Jul 2010 92,594 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,982 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,982 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,685 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,685 miles

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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BL02 KVB is a 2002 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel 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 BL02 KVB, 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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BL02 KVB is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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