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LE02 UTL

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,827 mi
Last recorded103,827 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 UTL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,514 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 99,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 99,470 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 99,465 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front fuel tank strap damaged

hazard switch sticking

nearside front tyre damaged

offside front fog light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,223 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,221 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 77,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front bumper slight insecure

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,698 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 183,730 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 183,650 miles

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)

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

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)

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)

low effort on offside handbrake

Pass 9 Mar 2006 143,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

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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LE02 UTL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LE02 UTL, 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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What year was LE02 UTL registered?

LE02 UTL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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