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RD02 BHW

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 BHW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust turbo boost presure pies have a major leek

Fail 6 Mar 2015 116,375 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust turbo boost presure pies have a major leek

Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,357 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 111,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 111,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to ns rear seat

ns rear seat not fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,456 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,088 miles

NO rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,088 miles

NO rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,660 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,280 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,262 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 59,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,265 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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RD02 BHW is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RD02 BHW, 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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RD02 BHW is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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