MOT Status
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62,413 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all disc s rusty
n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
all disc s rusty
n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
play in rack ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
rear rear seats missing
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
rear rear seats missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear disc liped
o/s/r tyre has nail on and side wall cracking
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIL 8121 is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 VIL 8121, 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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VIL 8121 is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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