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L185 CPE

1993 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,598 mi
Last recorded74,598 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 CPE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2010 74,598 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 165,907 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 165,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

chips in screen

Pass 12 Mar 2008 148,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 137,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 126,628 miles

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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L185 CPE is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L185 CPE, 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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What year was L185 CPE registered?

L185 CPE is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L185 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 CPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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