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JIL 8243

1993 Renault Espace

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,156 mi
Last recorded173,156 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 8243
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 173,156 miles

disc pads not visible

slight rusting on brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

structure rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2008 167,181 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

offside handbrake slightly lower effort than nearside

power steering noisy when turning

slight exhaust rattle

slight rusting on front brake pipes

Fail 4 Feb 2008 167,179 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

slight rusting on front brake pipes

slight wear on offside front brake brake disc

Pass 27 Apr 2006 155,269 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 155,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 153,289 miles

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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JIL 8243 is a 1993 Renault Espace in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JIL 8243, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIL 8243 registered?

JIL 8243 is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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