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L179 LHL

1993 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,152 mi
Last recorded151,152 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 LHL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 151,152 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f road wheel distorted

n/s/r handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 150,995 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f road wheel distorted

n/s/r handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 139,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2011 139,785 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2010 131,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F road wheel slightly damaged

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 131,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F road wheel slightly damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 122,429 miles

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

N/s/r handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 122,429 miles

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

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

N/s/r handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 114,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 96,339 miles

Brake pipes to rear load valve corroding.

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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L179 LHL is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L179 LHL, 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.

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L179 LHL is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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