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VA02 FBY

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,929 mi
Last recorded120,929 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 FBY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2011 120,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 110,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 94,188 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 94,188 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,313 miles

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

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

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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VA02 FBY is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA02 FBY, 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 VA02 FBY registered?

VA02 FBY is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is VA02 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 FBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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