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L188 AFK

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,114 mi
Last recorded139,114 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 AFK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 139,114 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 125,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front indicator lense broken

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2008 125,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front indicator lense broken

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2007 109,178 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 10,913 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 97,088 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 97,071 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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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L188 AFK is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue 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 L188 AFK, 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 L188 AFK registered?

L188 AFK is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L188 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L188 AFK 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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