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NU52 EBV

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,341 mi
Last recorded125,341 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 EBV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 125,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak from fuel pump timing chain cover also possible other fuel/oil leaks.

SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates there is a fault

lower engine mount bush badly swollen due to oil/fuel contamination but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front steering rack tie rod has slight play in a ball joint

offside front antiroll bar D bush badly swollen due to oil/fuel contamination but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front steering rack tie rod has slight play in a ball joint

offside front suspension arm bush badly swollen due to oil/fuel contamination but not resulting in excessive movement

rear seat(s) removed so unable to test rear seat belt(s).

Fail 2 Nov 2012 125,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak from fuel pump timing chain cover also possible other fuel/oil leaks.

lower engine mount bush badly swollen due to oil/fuel contamination but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front steering rack tie rod has slight play in a ball joint

offside front antiroll bar D bush badly swollen due to oil/fuel contamination but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front steering rack tie rod has slight play in a ball joint

offside front suspension arm bush badly swollen due to oil/fuel contamination but not resulting in excessive movement

rear seat(s) removed so unable to test rear seat belt(s).

Pass 15 Jul 2011 107,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,968 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 76,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 76,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack inner arm

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,051 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 58,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,995 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 13 Oct 2005 39,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NU52 EBV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NU52 EBV, 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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NU52 EBV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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