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RY02 MVT

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,615 mi
Last recorded112,615 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 MVT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 112,615 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 105,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 81,483 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 81,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side wiper blade split end

Fail 27 Apr 2013 77,387 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side wiper blade split end

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,322 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,120 miles

both rear brake discs pitted and scored

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 May 2010 64,381 miles

borderline wear to both front tyres

middle row centre seat missing at time of test

Fail 18 May 2010 64,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

borderline wear to both front tyres

middle row centre seat missing at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,480 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,978 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 48,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,901 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RY02 MVT is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RY02 MVT, 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 RY02 MVT registered?

RY02 MVT is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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