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RE02 XAW

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,840 mi
Last recorded144,840 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 144,840 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 143,498 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 143,498 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 137,604 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 137,604 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 130,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 130,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,859 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 113,539 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 113,536 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 102,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 77,033 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 76,711 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,380 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 65,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wiper blades split on ends

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 XAW is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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