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YD52 LWA

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,575 mi
Last recorded142,575 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 LWA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,575 miles

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

oil leak

rear centre seat missing

rear suspension rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2017 142,571 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

rear suspension rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,936 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs inner surfaces ON LIMIT of acceptable wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 138,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside & offside excessively corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear-most seats insecure in boot area nearside and offside (6.2.A.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside & offside excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight pin hole in dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,568 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Jan 2015 129,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2014 122,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 122,246 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 110,434 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 110,175 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 100,607 miles

Front & rear headlight height sensor arms broken off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 May 2011 93,786 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 85,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 79,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2009 79,321 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2008 73,963 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 73,963 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,994 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2007 64,194 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 64,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 54,798 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 54,798 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/front outer c/v gaiter securing clip loose

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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YD52 LWA is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YD52 LWA, 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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YD52 LWA is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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