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SF02 UPV

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

425,406 mi
Last recorded425,406 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 UPV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 425,406 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 425,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 413,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 396,144 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 78,492 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,465 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,293 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2009 60,402 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 51,656 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 51,656 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 23 May 2007 38,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2007 38,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,025 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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SF02 UPV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SF02 UPV, 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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SF02 UPV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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