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K897 BND

1993 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,866 mi
Last recorded173,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 BND
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 173,866 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 173,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 168,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 161,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 153,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 136,715 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 136,715 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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K897 BND is a 1993 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K897 BND, 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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K897 BND is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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