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LW02 JKF

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 JKF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,157 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel pump terminals very badly corroded!

Fail 4 Feb 2013 114,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

fuel pump terminals very badly corroded!

Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,019 miles

1 terminal/connection on fuel pump very badly corroded!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 104,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1 terminal/connection on fuel pump very badly corroded!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 78,697 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 78,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,416 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 67,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,597 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,377 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 14,376 miles

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

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 JKF is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel 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 JKF, 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 JKF is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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