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KIJ 899

1988 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,906 mi
Last recorded187,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIJ 899
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 187,906 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2016 186,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust mounting broken above rear axle. System still adequately supported.

Fail 6 May 2016 186,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure rack mounting rubber missing. (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust mounting broken above rear axle. System still adequately supported.

Pass 5 May 2015 184,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Wear detected in nearside steering rack mounting rubber.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 180,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 176,620 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 176,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 172,973 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside power steering rack mount rubber allows slight movement of the rack

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 170,250 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 170,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 170,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 169,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 169,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Dec 2007 168,343 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 168,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 165,678 miles

both steering rack mounting rubbers becoming spongey due to oil contamination,

slight lift/play in offside front top suspension ball joint.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 159,713 miles

slight sideways movement of steering rack in its †mounting bushes.

Fail 5 Dec 2005 159,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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KIJ 899 is a 1988 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 144,550 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 KIJ 899, 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 38 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIJ 899 registered?

KIJ 899 is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is KIJ 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIJ 899 shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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