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K371 SEA

1992 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 SEA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,442 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all rear passenger seats missing time of test

fuel hose from tank to filter perished

nearside front + offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,339 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front plus offside rear tyres starting to perish

brake pipe into compentsatior is corroded but not excessive time of test

front springs corroded

nearside front outter on 2.5mm

offside front brake sensor wire broken

offside inner sill slight damage

oil leak

power steering pump has a misting of oil

slight waver on rear disks

Fail 15 Oct 2013 112,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

all four tyres starting to perish

brake pipe into compentsatior is corroded but not excessive time of test

front springs corroded

nearside front outter on 2.5mm

offside front brake sensor wire broken

offside inner sill slight damage

oil leak

power steering pump has a misting of oil

Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch heavy

some rear seats missing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 105,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch heavy

some rear seats missing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,705 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 95,700 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,514 miles

no rear seats fitted

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2010 89,514 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seats fitted

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,055 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2009 87,055 miles

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,893 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 82,893 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 72,834 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 72,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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K371 SEA is a 1992 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K371 SEA, 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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What year was K371 SEA registered?

K371 SEA is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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