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L188 XLM

1971 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,103 mi
Last recorded154,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1971 Renault Espace137,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 XLM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 154,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

oil dampness around steering rack gaiter

slight damage to offside front outer sidewall of tyre

very slight signs of grease on offside outer cv gaiter

Fail 11 Jun 2007 154,054 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside front outer sidewall of tyre damaged

oil dampness around steering rack gaiter

Pass 13 Jul 2006 145,716 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 145,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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 XLM is a 1971 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 137,098 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 XLM, 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 55 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 XLM registered?

L188 XLM is a 1971 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L188 XLM safe to buy?

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