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L226 MJO

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,515 mi
Last recorded194,515 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 MJO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 194,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 194,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 184,439 miles

Battery insecure

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal slightly loose

Fail 4 Jul 2008 184,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal slightly loose

Pass 16 Jul 2007 170,100 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

engine noisey

excessive corrosion on o/s/f brake disc back plate

slight wear on brake + clutch pedal rubbers

Fail 5 Jul 2007 169,840 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

engine noisey

excessive corrosion in o/s/f brake disc back plate

slight wear on brake & clutch pedal rubbers

Fail 4 Jun 2007 16,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2006 153,859 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 153,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 May 2005 139,633 miles

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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L226 MJO is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L226 MJO, 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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L226 MJO is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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