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K706 KAU

1992 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,981 mi
Last recorded147,981 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK706 KAU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 147,981 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 147,981 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f top arm

fuel pipe cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 146,035 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 146,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 142,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 142,708 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

N/S/F TYRE LOW CENTER OF TREAD

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

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

O/S/F INTERNAL DOOR CATCH RELEASE BROKEN, BUT JUST USEABLE

O/S/F TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 9 May 2006 138,454 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 138,454 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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K706 KAU is a 1992 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc 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 K706 KAU, 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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K706 KAU is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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