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YK02 AET

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,315 mi
Last recorded143,315 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 AET
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 143,315 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim (1.7.5a)

lower engine stabiliser bar bushes worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre row only 2 3 point seat belts fitted (3 seats)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front slightly lower service brake rate of increase / imbalance

nearside rear 3rd row seat not fitted.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 139,968 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven lower service brake effort / imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill box section (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill box section (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre row only 2 3 point seat belts fitted (3 seats)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front slightly lower service brake rate of increase / imbalance

nearside rear 3rd row seat not fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,201 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 126,571 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all rear seats not fitted (both rows)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,571 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all rear seats not fitted (both rows)

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Mar 2013 119,367 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 119,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,303 miles

SRS airbag telltale not working.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 113,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SRS airbag telltale not working.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 106,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs poor / corroded inner sides.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 106,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs poor / corroded inner sides.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,999 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nsf strut bearing slightly worn.

osr 3rd row seat not fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 95,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nsf strut bearing slightly worn.

osr 3rd row seat not fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 87,276 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 87,276 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,376 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 52,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YK02 AET is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YK02 AET, 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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YK02 AET is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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