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SA52 GXK

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,806 mi
Last recorded133,806 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 GXK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 133,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 133,253 miles

Both front and rear brake discs very badly pitted.

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

Nearside rear door wont open.

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 133,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and rear brake discs very badly pitted.

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

Nearside rear door wont open.

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 124,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 124,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 111,258 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 111,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,675 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 97,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,773 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 83,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,271 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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SA52 GXK is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SA52 GXK, 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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SA52 GXK is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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