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K525 KEX

1993 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,377 mi
Last recorded190,377 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 KEX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 190,377 miles

48% imballance on rear service brakes

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

jacking damage to both outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2010 189,695 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

jacking damage to both outer sills

no spare wheel fitted

only 2 seats fitted at time of test , inc drivers

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2009 166,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

coil springs corroded

head lamp glass chiped

wear in front suspension joints

Fail 25 Feb 2009 166,223 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 155,764 miles

coil springs corroded,oil leaks,nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2007 152,447 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 152,438 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 148,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2006 148,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator leaking

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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K525 KEX is a 1993 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K525 KEX, 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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K525 KEX is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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