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NJ02 NPZ

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,505 mi
Last recorded78,505 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 NPZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 78,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 78,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 77,866 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 76,527 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 76,527 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,500 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,308 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 67,272 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,971 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 63,971 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,079 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,979 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,501 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,160 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 53,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 30 Nov 2011 48,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,080 miles

all brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear removable rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,685 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear removable rear seat not fitted at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,632 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,632 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,944 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,936 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 27,668 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,491 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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NJ02 NPZ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ02 NPZ, 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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NJ02 NPZ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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