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K797 OBP

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

194,205 mi
Last recorded194,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 OBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 194,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

reverse light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2018 194,205 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides ball joints dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged behind rear passenger (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

reverse light not working

Pass 26 May 2017 191,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 25 May 2017 191,391 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 183,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

large engine oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2016 183,171 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rears leading to LAV (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from LAV to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 87% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

large engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2015 174,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Jun 2014 165,286 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2014 165,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 155,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery partially secured

Pass 22 Jun 2012 146,454 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 146,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp broken

offside front upper ball joint mounting nut and bolt missing

Fail 17 May 2012 145,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes by compensator corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 142,743 miles

front suspension joints and bushes worn

slight play track rod ends

Pass 11 Jun 2010 139,440 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 139,440 miles

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

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

os outer hand brake cable broken

Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,348 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 125,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 121,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 117,850 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 117,850 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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K797 OBP is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K797 OBP, 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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K797 OBP is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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