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K230 NBK

1993 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,241 mi
Last recorded152,241 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK230 NBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 152,241 miles

front and offside rear coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front anti roll bar link bush slightly worn

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

slight wear in steering rack

wear in rear bushes on front lower suspension arms close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2011 148,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner treads - offside very low - replace soon

nearside rear tyre wearing outer tread

rear seats removed

Pass 23 Feb 2010 143,182 miles

bonnet release handle broken

drivers seatbelt showing signs of wear

minor exhaustblow from centre pipe

rear view mirror slightly insecure

slight lift from both front upper ball joints

slight play from steering rack

steering rack damp

temporary repair made to offside rear light lens

Pass 16 Feb 2009 139,953 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

slight wear in inner bush on offside front tie rod

slight wear in offside front top suspension ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2009 139,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight wear in inner bush on offside front tie rod

slight wear in offside front top suspension ball joint

Pass 16 Feb 2008 134,846 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn near to limit

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn very low on inner edges - replace soon

possible pinholes in nearside and offside front outer c.v boots

Pass 9 Feb 2007 129,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 125,958 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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K230 NBK is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K230 NBK, 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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K230 NBK is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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