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E512 CNK

1988 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,177 mi
Last recorded196,177 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 CNK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 196,177 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 196,176 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 194,891 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 194,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 190,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 184,666 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 184,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 178,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 172,879 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 172,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 165,645 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 165,625 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 155,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 155,708 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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E512 CNK is a 1988 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 144,550 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 Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E512 CNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E512 CNK is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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