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SP02 XCL

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,831 mi
Last recorded145,831 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 XCL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 145,831 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front a/roll bar link rubbers burst

slight bind o/s front hub

slight wear steering joints

wiper damage screen

Fail 7 Jun 2010 145,831 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front a/roll bar link rubbers burst

slight bind o/s front hub

slight wear steering joints

wiper damage screen

Pass 9 May 2009 133,067 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both steering rack ends have slight play in the ball joints

engine under tray insecure

Fail 2 May 2009 133,067 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both steering rack ends have slight play in the ball joints

engine under tray insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2008 117,400 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2008 117,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both o/s tyres worn low

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,760 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 60,629 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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SP02 XCL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP02 XCL, 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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SP02 XCL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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