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L191 BTA

1993 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

235,861 mi
Last recorded235,861 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 BTA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 235,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 235,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 226,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 216,868 miles

o/s front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,790 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 207,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 199,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 189,938 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 189,893 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 181,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 181,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 173,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 173,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 168,228 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 168,228 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 160,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 160,560 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L191 BTA is a 1993 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L191 BTA, 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 L191 BTA registered?

L191 BTA is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L191 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L191 BTA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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