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K7 RAK

1996 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,926 mi
Last recorded135,926 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 RAK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 135,926 miles

drivers inside door opening handle pull partly broken

near/side hand brake outter cable split

Pass 22 Oct 2012 131,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 128,735 miles

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

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

damage to outer side wall of o/s/r tyre no cords exposed

Pass 1 Jun 2009 126,385 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 128,383 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 119,377 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 119,372 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear hand brake cable is starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2007 112,280 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 112,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper is split,n/s hand brake cable is starting to bulge with signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2006 105,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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K7 RAK is a 1996 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 1996 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,931 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 K7 RAK, 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 30 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K7 RAK registered?

K7 RAK is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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