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L190 RRV

1993 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

213,563 mi
Last recorded213,563 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 RRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 213,563 miles

front outter sills damaged

n/s/r tyre weraing low

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play to front seats

slight play to o/s/f link end

suspect power steering system leaking

Fail 25 May 2012 213,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front outter sills damaged

n/s/r tyre weraing low

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play to front seats

slight play to o/s/f link end

suspect power steering system leaking

Pass 31 May 2011 205,345 miles

suspect steering rack leaking

rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake hoses starting to perrish

oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2011 205,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake hoses starting to perrish

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing on edges

suspect steering rack leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,847 miles

as per vt32

Fail 1 Jun 2010 19,780 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear rear bump stop starting to corrode

rear door starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2009 190,229 miles

centre seat missing

front brake hoses starting to perrish

front sills damaged

lip to front brake discs

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

o/s/r light cluser damaged

oil leak

rear boot damaged

rear floor pans sarting to corrode

slight play to o/s/f seat runners

steering rack damp

Fail 26 May 2009 190,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre seat missing

front brake hoses starting to perrish

front sills damaged

lip to front brake discs

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

o/s/r light cluser damaged

oil leak

rear boot damaged

rear floor pans sarting to corrode

slight play to o/s/f seat runners

steering rack damp

Pass 29 May 2008 182,874 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

Fail 27 May 2008 182,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2007 175,410 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 175,386 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

chips to windscreen

n/s and o/s front and rear outer sills damaged

n/s and o/s front brake hoses starting to perish

slight play to drivers eat runners

Pass 31 May 2006 167,794 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

centre seat missing

chip to windscreen

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s front and rear sills damaged

radiator and fans insecure

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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L190 RRV is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L190 RRV, 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 L190 RRV registered?

L190 RRV is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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