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J426 LBY

1992 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,300 mi
Last recorded206,300 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ426 LBY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 206,300 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 206,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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J426 LBY is a 1992 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J426 LBY, 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 J426 LBY registered?

J426 LBY is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J426 LBY safe to buy?

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