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VX02 HWP

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,389 mi
Last recorded121,389 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 HWP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,389 miles

Oil leak

auxillary belt perished

battery clamp missing

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not fully returning

rear brake discs surface corrosion + slightly scored and pitted

yellow service lamp + eml lamp permantly on

Fail 7 Aug 2014 121,387 miles

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary belt perished

battery clamp missing

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not fully returning

rear brake discs surface corrosion + slightly scored and pitted

yellow service lamp + eml lamp permantly on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,476 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount slight movement + bush perished

generator belt slightly perished

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

yellow engine management lamp permantly on + service light

Fail 28 Aug 2013 118,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount slight movement + bush perished

generator belt slightly perished

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

yellow engine management lamp permantly on + service light

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,355 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 112,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,767 miles

n/s/front brake disc worn

n/s/rear brake disc worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,766 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

n/s/front brake disc worn

n/s/rear brake disc worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 86,998 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 86,890 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,960 miles

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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VX02 HWP is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VX02 HWP, 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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VX02 HWP is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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