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VK02 FCM

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,153 mi
Last recorded122,153 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 FCM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 122,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 120,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,685 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s +o/s inner tie rods slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,442 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 83,442 miles

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

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

slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,654 miles

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,654 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,864 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,795 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 66,795 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 12 May 2006 61,339 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 61,339 miles

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)

engine cover hanging low under vehicle

fuel pump damp

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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VK02 FCM is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK02 FCM, 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 VK02 FCM registered?

VK02 FCM is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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