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WA02 XVB

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

144,044 mi
Last recorded144,044 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 XVB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 144,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 144,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 142,866 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyre low on edges

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 142,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front ,center and rear boxs (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Both front and o/s/r tyre low on edges

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 138,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R brake pipe mounting point corroded (still supported)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 138,496 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R brake pipe mounting point corroded (still supported)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 134,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside outer cv boot slightly insecure

offside steering track rod / inner rack has sslight play

Fail 25 Jul 2014 134,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside outer cv boot slightly insecure

offside steering track rod / inner rack has sslight play

Pass 11 Jun 2013 132,252 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 131,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front and rear discs corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 126,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres bald on edges, not at full tread depth

cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall, not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre bald on edges, not within full tread depth

parking brake lever button slightly sticking

some corrosion to offside rear brake flexi ferrulles

some deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 29 May 2012 126,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres bald on edges, not at full tread depth

cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall, not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre bald on edges, not within full tread depth

parking brake lever button slightly sticking

some corrosion to offside rear brake flexi ferrulles

some deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 21 Jun 2011 121,908 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all tyres wearing more on edges

cut to offfside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

slight play in offside front inner steering joint

Fail 20 Jun 2011 121,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all tyres wearing more on edges

cut to offfside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

slight play in offside front inner steering joint

some discolouration to offside rear indicator

Pass 29 Jun 2010 117,516 miles

Rear disc worn

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 117,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear disc worn

Pass 14 May 2008 112,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 112,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 17 May 2007 101,805 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 101,805 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 91,747 miles

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

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

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 XVB is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 XVB, 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 XVB is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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