MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf top susp arm corroded
osf wiper arm worn
rear reg plate deteriated
steering rack slight leak
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system deteriated
osf wiper insecure
rear reg plate deteriated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak from engine/gearbox
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak from engine/gearbox
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
o/s/r rear seat missing belt not checked
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
n/s/r brake slow to release
o/s/r rear seat missing belt not checked
o/s/rear brake binding ry slightly
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front wiper arm worn
radiator slight leak nearside rad fan dammaged offside rear seat not fitted
rear numberplate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front wiper arm worn
radiator slight leak nearside rad fan dammaged offside rear seat not fitted
rear numberplate slightly deteriorated
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight ovality in NSR brake
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight ovality in NSR brake
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K438 MWV is a 1993 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K438 MWV, 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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K438 MWV is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 February 1993.
Is K438 MWV safe to buy?
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