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K161 ABW

1993 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 ABW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 137,246 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 137,246 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

aux belt deteriated

battery insecure

forward end of rear exhaust support rubber deteriated however whole exhaust is adequatly supported

Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,300 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 127,300 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,351 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 110,827 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 110,827 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,141 miles

front brake pads low

front no plate minor damage

o/s front inside door handle nimor damage

Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 79,817 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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K161 ABW is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K161 ABW, 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 K161 ABW registered?

K161 ABW is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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