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VE02 WJC

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,374 mi
Last recorded95,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 WJC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 95,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,499 miles

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

inner rack has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 80,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack,, nearside

Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,336 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack,, nearside

Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

high level brake light, 1 led not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2012 64,110 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

high level brake light, 1 led not working

recommend check steering track and tyre pressures

slight play in steerin rack

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,626 miles

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

advanced handbrake travel

centre rear seatbelt removed

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge and is close to legal limit, advise replacement

power steering pump ddamaged but no leak found at time of test, advise further investigation

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear seats removed

rear wiper missing

Fail 12 Nov 2011 58,626 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

advanced handbrake travel

centre rear seatbelt removed

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge and is close to legal limit, advise replacement

power steering pump ddamaged but no leak found at time of test, advise further investigation

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear seats removed

rear wiper missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,705 miles

CENTRE ROW, CENTRE SEAT, SEAT BELT MISSING.

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

N/S/F PLASTIC INNER WING PANEL INSECURE.

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED.

SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre seatbelt missing (rear)

offside rear seat removed

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2009 50,037 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre seatbelt missing (rear)

offside rear seat removed

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,149 miles

CENTRE ROW, CENTRE SEAT, BELT MISSING.

N/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED/CORRODED.

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC BADLY PITTED/CORRODED.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 47,149 miles

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

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

CENTRE ROW, CENTRE SEAT, BELT MISSING.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED/CORRODED.

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC BADLY PITTED/CORRODED.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,083 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,998 miles

centre lap belt missing

front discs corroded

front tyre edges worn

o/s wash jet missing

rear discs lipped

rear tyres perished

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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VE02 WJC is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE02 WJC, 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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VE02 WJC is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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