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F531 KFW

1988 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,033 mi
Last recorded163,033 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 KFW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 163,033 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 160,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2011 159,615 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 159,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 154,523 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 154,521 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 150,536 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 150,511 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 145,119 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 145,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2006 145,057 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 145,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

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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F531 KFW is a 1988 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F531 KFW, 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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What year was F531 KFW registered?

F531 KFW is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 August 1988.

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