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LW02 BFP

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,350 mi
Last recorded175,350 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 BFP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 175,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 174,108 miles

corrosion to brake discs

exhaust system corroded

o/s bonnet latch not securing

oil leaks

slight movement in n/s/f lower suspension arm outer balljoint

Fail 1 Feb 2016 174,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to brake discs

exhaust system corroded

o/s bonnet latch not securing

oil leaks

slight movement in n/s/f lower suspension arm outer balljoint

Pass 22 Jan 2014 166,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 151,378 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 151,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 145,444 miles

age cracking to rubbers

chips in screen

exhaust blow from manifild area

exhaust corroded

movement in rack

Fail 26 Jul 2010 145,419 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

age cracking to rubbers

chips in screen

exhaust blow from manifild area

exhaust corroded

movement in rack

Pass 28 Jul 2009 119,400 miles

coolant cap missing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 108,107 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 108,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 97,970 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 97,970 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 28 Jul 2006 87,980 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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LW02 BFP is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LW02 BFP, 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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LW02 BFP is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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