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L238 BPM

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,448 mi
Last recorded176,448 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 BPM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2008 176,448 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

borderline pass o/s headlight

main beam not initially working sprayed switch.may need replacing

n/s/f seat belt slow in returning

signs of grease n/s outer c/v gaiter wiped no hole found must be rechecked

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

slight play steering rack.misting oil steering rack no leak in test

temp repair front exaust mount need replacing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 176,448 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

borderline pass o/s headlight

main beam not initially working sprayed switch.may need replacing

n/s/f seat belt slow in returning

signs of grease n/s outer c/v gaiter wiped no hole found must be rechecked

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

slight play steering rack.misting oil steering rack no leak in test

temp repair front exaust mount need replacing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 151,980 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 151,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed 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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L238 BPM is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L238 BPM, 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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L238 BPM is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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