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VO02 UFY

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,757 mi
Last recorded137,757 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 UFY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 137,757 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 136,876 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 136,555 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Dec 2011 131,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 131,396 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 128,822 miles

engine noisy

wiper blades rubbers split

Fail 13 Dec 2010 128,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine noisy

wiper blades rubbers split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 123,017 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 123,912 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,052 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock/rattle from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet clip broken

Fail 28 Feb 2008 95,277 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet clip broken

Fail 13 Feb 2007 77,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,104 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 63,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 63,066 miles

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

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

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)

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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VO02 UFY is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VO02 UFY, 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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VO02 UFY is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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