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MA02 CUK

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 CUK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 122,657 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to excess and perished

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 3 Jun 2013 122,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,026 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 122,026 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 118,869 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wiperblade split

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front track arm has slight play in ball joint

parking brake efficientcy just within requirements

Fail 3 Dec 2010 118,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiperblade split

offside front track arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 1 May 2009 113,394 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 113,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake foot pedal low but still has some reserve travel

Injector leaking from the head

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Serpintine belt split and cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,032 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 100,032 miles

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

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,611 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 83,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,535 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 63,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MA02 CUK is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Green 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 MA02 CUK, 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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MA02 CUK is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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