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L257 NFL

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,987 mi
Last recorded99,987 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 NFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,987 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 99,987 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,275 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 93,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

REAR BRAKE LOAD SENSING VALVE, SLIGHTLY DAMP,COULD BE LUBRICATION OR BRAKE FLUID, ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Pass 2 May 2007 82,829 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 82,829 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,321 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 72,321 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Outer handbrake cable poor

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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L257 NFL is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L257 NFL, 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 L257 NFL registered?

L257 NFL is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L257 NFL safe to buy?

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