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L220 SWV

1993 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,355 mi
Last recorded234,355 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL220 SWV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 234,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between downpipe and centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 234,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between downpipe and centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,623 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 222,388 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 218,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 214,074 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 208,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 201,124 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 190,867 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 177,138 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 176,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 164,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 153,287 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 145,451 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 145,389 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 136,358 miles

Oil leak

front No plate

Fail 13 Feb 2008 136,357 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front No plate

Fail 19 Jan 2007 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 120,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 116,010 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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L220 SWV is a 1993 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L220 SWV, 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 L220 SWV registered?

L220 SWV is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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