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F543 KBU

1989 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 KBU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 104,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2013 104,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2012 104,378 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2012 104,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,271 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering track rod joint

Fail 15 Apr 2011 104,271 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s front door skin unbonded from door frame

slight play in n/s inner steering track rod joint

Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,007 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 104,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,769 miles

slight play n/s inner track rod joint

Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,587 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 103,587 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 102,909 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 102,909 miles

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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F543 KBU is a 1989 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1989 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 138,598 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 F543 KBU, 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 37 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F543 KBU registered?

F543 KBU is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F543 KBU safe to buy?

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