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K796 DFA

1993 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,367 mi
Last recorded95,367 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 DFA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,516 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 86,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,154 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

no passenger seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 81,149 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

no passenger seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,029 miles

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion. n/s front antiroll bar link slightly worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,021 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 78,021 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake on minimun requirment

o/s bonnet catch not locking

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,194 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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K796 DFA is a 1993 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K796 DFA, 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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K796 DFA is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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