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WA02 XSL

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,100 mi
Last recorded80,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 XSL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,100 miles

EML

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 80,025 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

EML

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, perished, 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Radiator mounting corroded

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,030 miles

EML warning on dash

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

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

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

Slight oil leak engine area

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Jun 2013 63,887 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

rear discs slightly worn

service light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,533 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,486 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,655 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fron t brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe (into abs pump) startin g to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,087 miles

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,328 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 36,328 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,802 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 29,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise both rear tyres cracked + perrished on side-walls

advise o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

advise slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,851 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 24,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 17 Jun 2005 19,587 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 19,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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WA02 XSL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WA02 XSL, 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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WA02 XSL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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