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WM02 MPV

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 MPV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,327 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes and o/s chassis pipe (3.6.B.2c)

N/s inner rack joint worn

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,465 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 122,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,423 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 119,407 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/s front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 115,333 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,556 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,208 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

both rear brake discs in poor condition

o/s sill weakened by corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2011 104,207 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

bad oil leak

both rear brake discs in poor condition

o/s sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,572 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,984 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 74,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,560 miles

Both rear seats missing when testded

Fail 30 Aug 2006 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear seats missing

n/s wiper blade split on end

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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WM02 MPV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WM02 MPV, 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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WM02 MPV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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