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AJ52 OHY

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,746 mi
Last recorded175,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OHY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 175,746 miles

Central Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush worn

both front indicators slightly discoloured

transmission oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 175,660 miles

Fuel system component insecure Primer pump (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment caliper lever (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear seats removed at time of test.

Both No. plates, starting to delaminate.

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

Fuel pump wiring damaged

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

Rear brake imbalance

transmission oil leak Near-side.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 157,179 miles

crack in screen

o/s/f seat belt starting tofray

Fail 4 Mar 2016 157,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

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

crack in screen

o/s/f seat belt starting tofray

Pass 4 Feb 2015 146,664 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 146,664 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 131,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 131,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 118,717 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 118,717 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 102,147 miles

front discs worn/corroded...

front pads worn..

rear discs corroded/worn..

rear pads worn..

Fail 27 Jan 2012 102,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs worn/corroded...

front pads worn..

rear discs corroded/worn..

rear pads worn..

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,757 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 97,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,986 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,385 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,990 miles

Engine running rough ( Air blowing up past the injecter )

Pass 29 Nov 2005 39,720 miles

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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AJ52 OHY is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AJ52 OHY, 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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AJ52 OHY is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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