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L25 KVJ

1993 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,065 mi
Last recorded23,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 KVJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 23,065 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/r service brake below requirment

o/s/f tyre low on pressure also engine cover with oil also rear load senor valve c0rroded also under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 221,239 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 221,239 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,807 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2007 207,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 196,857 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 196,857 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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L25 KVJ is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L25 KVJ, 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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L25 KVJ is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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