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K196 RFH

1992 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,584 mi
Last recorded175,584 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 RFH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 175,584 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2011 175,584 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 16,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 162,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2008 156,961 miles

ZZZZZZZZ DRIVER DOOR INSIDE HANDLE POOR CONDITION ZZZZZZ

Pass 13 Apr 2007 150,471 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both hand brake cables outter covers split

looks like at some time the fuel tank may have had a leak,but at time of test no leaks may only be when tank is full

near side front brake pad warning lead broken

slight perishing to near side rear tyre tread

SMELL OF FUEL ,???

Fail 10 Apr 2007 150,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both hand brake cables outter covers split

covers over both door sills not allowing full inspection

engine mounting bolt insecure

looks like at some time fuel tank may have had a leak,but no leak at time of test may only be when tank is full ?

near side front brake pad warning lead broken

noise on radiator fan ?

slight perishing to near side rear tyre tread

slight rust in off side front outrigger

Pass 17 May 2006 141,447 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

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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K196 RFH is a 1992 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 133,689 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 K196 RFH, 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 34 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K196 RFH is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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