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K278 AAA

1992 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,824 mi
Last recorded135,824 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 AAA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 135,824 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Oil Leak.

Rear plate slight faded.

Rear wiper split.

Vibration noise when reving engine.

Pass 4 May 2007 134,804 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 134,864 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front track rod boot split.

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

Tail box fouling the body.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 121,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 121,721 miles

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

Oil leak from engine area.

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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K278 AAA is a 1992 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K278 AAA, 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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K278 AAA is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K278 AAA safe to buy?

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