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K438 MWV

1993 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,175 mi
Last recorded219,175 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 MWV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 219,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 210,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 201,366 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 201,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 190,624 miles

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

o/s/r rear seat missing belt not checked

Fail 10 Dec 2010 190,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 180,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 169,660 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 169,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 157,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 144,949 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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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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What year was K438 MWV registered?

K438 MWV is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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