MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear lower rear wings slightly insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front and rear suspension level sensors conecting rods adrift
Gear knob loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Off side rear door will not open from outside
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear lower rear wings slightly insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front and rear suspension level sensors conecting rods adrift
Gear knob loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Off side rear door will not open from outside
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
cound not test rear seat belts n/s
electronic comp valve arm broke
n/s and o/s side rear quarter plastic panels loose
n/s front indicator lens broken
no rear seats fitted n/s
o/s front fog lamp cracked
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
cound not test rear seat belts n/s
electronic comp valve arm broke
n/s and o/s side rear quarter plastic panels loose
n/s front indicator lens broken
no rear seats fitted n/s
o/s front fog lamp cracked
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
osr outer door handle missing
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
osr outer door handle missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
NS/Front indicater lens cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
O/S front tyre worn close to limit
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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FV02 AEL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FV02 AEL, 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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FV02 AEL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 May 2002.
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