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L221 AFK

1993 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,538 mi
Last recorded159,538 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 AFK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 159,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still supported

offside rear tyre perished

outer sill covers fitted

rear seats missing at time of test

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 159,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

outer sill covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still supported

rear seats missing at time of test

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 158,755 miles

All coil springs badly corroded.

Both front top suspension arms corroding.

Drivers door and tailgate very difficult to open from outside.

Heavy engine oil leaks.

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

No rear seats fitted at time of test , seatbelts not checked.

Rear end brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear number plate delaminating , front number plate poor condition.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 158,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All coil springs badly corroded.

Both front top suspension arms corroding.

Drivers door and tailgate very difficult to open from outside.

Heavy engine oil leaks.

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

No rear seats fitted at time of test , seatbelts not checked.

Rear end brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear number plate delaminating , front number plate poor condition.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 157,341 miles

Front and rear numberplates delaminating

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

Offside fromnt door hinge pins worn

Offside headlamp lens chipped

Oil leak

Rear springs rusting

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 157,313 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front and rear numberplates delaminating

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

Offside fromnt door hinge pins worn

Offside headlamp lens chipped

Oil leak

Rear springs rusting

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 157,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 155,542 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 155,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 148,452 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 148,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside headlamp cracked

offside rear door bottom hinge detached

tailgate dosn`t open

Pass 22 Aug 2005 142,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L221 AFK is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L221 AFK, 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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L221 AFK is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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