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AU52 GZY

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,249 mi
Last recorded127,249 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 GZY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 127,249 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 2 Feb 2013 124,070 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust section has a bracket broken but adequately supported

Pass 24 Sep 2011 98,388 miles

advise osf tyre wearing on inside nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2011 98,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise osf tyre wearing on inside nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

slight play in front steering arm inner ball joints

Fail 23 Sep 2010 77,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

slight play in front steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,129 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamp switch sticky

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

child seats fitted to 3 rear seats unable to carry out seatbelt check both third row seats not fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,345 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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AU52 GZY is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU52 GZY, 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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AU52 GZY is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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