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K494 GVF

1992 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 2845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,894 mi
Last recorded10,894 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 GVF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,894 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 10,894 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres worn on the outer edge

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 108,890 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges

rear disc in poor conditsion

Pass 6 Jun 2009 105,339 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 105,339 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2008 94,886 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 94,886 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K494 GVF is a 1992 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K494 GVF, 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 K494 GVF registered?

K494 GVF is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 August 1992.

Is K494 GVF safe to buy?

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