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L238 GNT

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,852 mi
Last recorded156,852 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2009 156,852 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 156,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 154,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 142,325 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 142,316 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 142,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L238 GNT is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L238 GNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L238 GNT registered?

L238 GNT is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L238 GNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 GNT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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