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MA52 RUV

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,292 mi
Last recorded93,292 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 RUV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,022 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear seats removed prior to test

suspect slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Apr 2012 83,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn

suspect slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,444 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,469 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,469 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 58,180 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 58,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,073 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,999 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 22,917 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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MA52 RUV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue 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 MA52 RUV, 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 MA52 RUV registered?

MA52 RUV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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