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RV52 KPX

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

179,642 mi
Last recorded179,642 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 KPX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 179,642 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 179,642 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 178,519 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 178,519 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 167,445 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 167,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 157,020 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 157,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 135,946 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 28 Oct 2011 126,351 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 109,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 109,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,442 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2009 86,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,129 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,129 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,158 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 70,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,268 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 67,262 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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RV52 KPX is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RV52 KPX, 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 RV52 KPX registered?

RV52 KPX is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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