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EU02 RCF

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,283 mi
Last recorded81,283 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,283 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking/perishing

damage to windscreen outside zone A, does not materially affect the drivers view of the road

play in both steering rack inner ball joints

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,627 miles

both rear tyres are cracking/perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,941 miles

bothside front steering rack rod/s inner ball joint/s small amount of play.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,705 miles

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

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

Slight play in Nearside of Steering Rack.

Slight play in Offside of Steering Rack.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,705 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in Nearside of Steering Rack.

Slight play in Offside of Steering Rack.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,925 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,925 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre - Outer sidewall cracking.

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,271 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 54,046 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,046 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 45,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,831 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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EU02 RCF 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU02 RCF, 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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EU02 RCF is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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