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AO52 CHJ

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,234 mi
Last recorded93,234 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CHJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,234 miles

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

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

nearside beam image slightly deteriorated

nearside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,611 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake on 17% only

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

n/s/r & o/s/r child locks are on.

no lock out on handbrake

o/s/r caliper leaver not returning to its stop

Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,495 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake on 17% only

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

n/s/r & o/s/r child locks are on.

no lock out on handbrake

o/s/r caliper leaver not returning to its stop

Fail 9 Nov 2012 77,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake has no lock out.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r & o/s/r door saftey locks are on.

o/s/r caliper leaver is not returning to its stop.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,508 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f dip beam is dull

Pass 20 Nov 2010 59,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,686 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,024 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 42,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,825 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,465 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,465 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

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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AO52 CHJ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO52 CHJ, 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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AO52 CHJ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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