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L21 LRB

1993 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,713 mi
Last recorded119,713 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 LRB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to fuel tank braket

corrosion to rear brake pipe ferrals

corrosion to rear suspension components

damage to n/s/f wheel

n/s/r tyre perished

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 31 May 2011 119,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to fuel tank braket

corrosion to rear brake pipe ferrals

corrosion to rear suspension components

damage to n/s/f wheel

n/s/r tyre perished

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,178 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,209 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

vehicle in poor rusty condition underneath

Fail 28 May 2009 109,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

high handbrake travel

vehicle in poor rusty condition underneath

Pass 28 May 2008 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 104,938 miles

Oil leak

n/s rearmost seat not fitted at time of test

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre has light cracking

Fail 18 May 2007 104,906 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear most seat not fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre has light cracking

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre has light cracking

Fail 4 May 2006 102,155 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 102,155 miles

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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L21 LRB is a 1993 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L21 LRB, 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 L21 LRB registered?

L21 LRB is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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