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K898 RKM

1992 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

165,155 mi
Last recorded165,155 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 RKM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2009 165,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 165,155 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 164,743 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 153,905 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 153,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 147,840 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 147,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 140,803 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 140,803 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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K898 RKM is a 1992 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K898 RKM, 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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What year was K898 RKM registered?

K898 RKM is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 September 1992.

Is K898 RKM safe to buy?

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