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OV02 RUU

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 RUU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 162,322 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 162,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 151,416 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 151,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 131,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake has slight bind.

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 115,561 miles

Back box is corroded but not blowing.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 115,561 miles

Back box is corroded but not blowing.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 109,501 miles

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

front brake discs are slightley worn

rear brake discs are slightley corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 100,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Brake slight bind.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,947 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,598 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 1,740 miles

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

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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OV02 RUU is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OV02 RUU, 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 OV02 RUU registered?

OV02 RUU is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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