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K159 PAP

1993 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,968 mi
Last recorded143,968 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 PAP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 143,968 miles

both front tyres quite worn

front inner & outer sills damaged

oil leaks

various metal brake pipes at rear brake compensator well corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 143,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both front tyres wearing low

some damage to offside and nearside under/outer sills at front

steering rack moving on mountings and needs attention-on limits

various metal brake pipes to and next to rear brake compensator corroded and deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 140,824 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f outer door handle sticky

n/s/r outer door handle sticky

oil leak

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Jul 2011 140,824 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f outer door handle sticky

n/s/r outer door handle sticky

oil leak

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,756 miles

both upper swivels dust boots split

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes worn

power steering rack damp on limit

rear brakes on limit

rear metal brakepipes to load valve corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 138,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both upper swivels dust boots split

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes worn

power steering rack damp on limit

rear brakes on limit

rear metal brakepipes to load valve corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

vehicle overheating

Pass 5 Aug 2009 135,973 miles

both front to rear brake pips corroded at rear entering load valve

both offside and nearside front top swivel joints slight lift

centre seat belt missing

Fail 5 Aug 2009 135,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pips corroded at rear entering load valve

both offside and nearside front top swivel joints slight lift

centre seat belt missing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 255,961 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

centre stop lamp inoperative-advised not connected

cooling system leaking needs attention now

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

offside rear tyre tread perished and tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2008 255,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

centre stop lamp inoperative-advised not connected

cooling system leaking needs attention now

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

offside rear tyre tread perished and tyre worn low on outer edge

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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K159 PAP is a 1993 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 136,715 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 K159 PAP, 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 33 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K159 PAP registered?

K159 PAP is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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