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RE02 TXM

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,385 mi
Last recorded172,385 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 TXM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 172,385 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 172,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sil (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 172,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

NSR door hsa sharp edge

slight corrosion on NS front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 13 Feb 2015 163,205 miles

air bag light inop

front brake discs worn and pad linings low - suggets repalced

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyre treads cracked and nsf low

slight play os rack end

Pass 12 Feb 2014 157,126 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 151,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake disc's corroded

both rear tyres wearing stepped

Fail 25 Jun 2013 151,545 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and rear brake disc's are corroded

both rear tyres wearing stepped

exhaust has numerous leaks and fumes in car STRONG advise to replace full exhaust including catalyst

Fail 11 Jun 2013 151,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 141,502 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 141,120 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 126,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,911 miles

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

all rear seats missing.

minor exhaust leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 118,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all rear seats missing.

minor exhaust leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 110,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,640 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 109,436 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 109,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 81,878 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 81,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,486 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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RE02 TXM is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RE02 TXM, 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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RE02 TXM is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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