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MF02 SVN

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,422 mi
Last recorded128,422 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 SVN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,422 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 128,421 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 126,975 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front fog lamps damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2016 126,969 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front fog lamps damaged

parkbrake effort only just met

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,180 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 124,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped join to brake hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,930 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 120,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 116,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 109,763 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 109,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 102,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear discs corroded and will soon need attention

Fail 29 Sep 2011 102,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear discs corroded and will soon need attention

Pass 30 Sep 2010 95,531 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 95,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,839 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,390 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 78,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,106 miles

nearside rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2007 60,106 miles

slight wear in steering rack

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

nearside rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Two nails in offside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,981 miles

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

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

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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MF02 SVN is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MF02 SVN, 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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MF02 SVN is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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