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BG02 VOT

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,435 mi
Last recorded60,435 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VOT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,701 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 55,701 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,950 miles

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

advise wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 11 Nov 2011 38,902 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 18 May 2011 37,174 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 7 May 2011 37,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly scored

o// s and n/s front inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 27,790 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 27,773 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 20,180 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 20,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,199 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 1,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 38,943 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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BG02 VOT is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG02 VOT, 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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BG02 VOT is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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