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LX52 VKJ

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,411 mi
Last recorded137,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front from ABS pump. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear hand brake cable damaged advise replacement.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 137,403 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front from ABS pump. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 130,953 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 124,676 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 124,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,461 miles

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

brake discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2013 117,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,161 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 101,083 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,075 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 92,074 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs badly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,004 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,773 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,058 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 64,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

drivers seat airbag has been activated

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 50,692 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 30,404 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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LX52 VKJ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LX52 VKJ, 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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LX52 VKJ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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