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RJ52 HTO

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,652 mi
Last recorded117,652 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 HTO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 117,652 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,652 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 112,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 112,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,810 miles

Both steering rack tie rod joints have slight play

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 105,661 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both steering rack tie rod joints have slight play

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,855 miles

Offside front bumper security req attn

Slight play in nearside steering

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,527 miles

slight movement in nearside steering rack track rod joint

slight movement in offside steering rack track rod joint

Fail 25 Nov 2010 87,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight movement in nearside steering rack track rod joint

slight movement in offside steering rack track rod joint

Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,615 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper slightly insecure

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

offside headlamp lens damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2009 79,615 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper slightly insecure

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Temp locking fuel cap fitted but seals ok.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Temp locking fuel cap fitted but seals ok.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,638 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

excess grease applied to front brake pads & may contaminate brake discs

nearside rear seat not fitted & seat belt catch not available to test

Fail 9 Nov 2007 62,638 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

excess grease applied to front brake pads & may contaminate brake discs

nearside rear seat not fitted & seat belt catch not available to test

Fail 7 Nov 2007 62,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,163 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 51,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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RJ52 HTO is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RJ52 HTO, 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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RJ52 HTO is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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