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K961 BEW

1992 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

56,038 mi
Last recorded56,038 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK961 BEW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 55,986 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s + o/s hand brake cables deteriating

Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s + o/s hand brake cables deteriating

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,643 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,747 miles

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

cannot see pads

child seats fitted

nsf mirror smashed

oil leak

slight play front tie bar bushes

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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K961 BEW is a 1992 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 K961 BEW, 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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K961 BEW is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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