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ML02 UCB

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,454 mi
Last recorded110,454 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 UCB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,454 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 108,137 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 105,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 103,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,133 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 98,131 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 87,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,163 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,761 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Both rear brake flexible hoses - upper ferrules slightly corroded.

Cannot check any rear seatbelts as 3x car seats fitted in middle row of seats and rear 2 folded down and personal effects piled on top.

N/S/F outer c/v gaiter leaking grease, not insecure or split.

N/S/R brake pipe has minor corrosion, ok this time.

Slight play in O/S/F drumstick/track rod end.

Fail 20 Nov 2010 74,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Both rear brake flexible hoses - upper ferrules slightly corroded.

Cannot check any rear seatbelts as 3x car seats fitted in middle row of seats and rear 2 folded down and personal effects piled on top.

N/S/F outer c/v gaiter leaking grease, not insecure or split.

N/S/R brake pipe has minor corrosion, ok this time.

Slight play in O/S/F drumstick/track rod end.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,188 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,336 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,756 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 41,097 miles

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

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

battery insecure

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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ML02 UCB is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML02 UCB, 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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ML02 UCB is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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