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GF02 KVL

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 KVL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 146,278 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 146,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 127,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

childs seats fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2012 127,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

childs seats fitted

tail gait wont open

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 122,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side rear disc rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2011 122,882 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

n/side rear disc rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2010 114,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 114,576 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 108,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R seat missing unable to carry out seat belt check

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 108,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R seat missing unable to carry out seat belt check

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 101,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,290 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 70,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres heavy edge wear.all four road tyres worn below 2.5mm tread depth.

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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GF02 KVL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver 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 GF02 KVL, 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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GF02 KVL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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