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AE52 KLK

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,773 mi
Last recorded144,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KLK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 144,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 137,542 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

freeplay in both steering arm inner joints - just acceptable

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

temporary repair tonearside outer cv gaiter recommend further repair

Fail 7 Jul 2010 137,481 miles

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

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

both rear indicators discoloured

freeplay in both steering arm inner joints - just acceptable

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

temporary repair tonearside outer cv gaiter recommend further repair

Pass 13 Jul 2009 129,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 121,215 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 121,215 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 121,078 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 111,505 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 11,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 103,880 miles

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

O/S/F Track rod end pinch bolt sheared off

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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AE52 KLK is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 83,609 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 Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 KLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE52 KLK is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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