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L279 GYN

1971 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,548 mi
Last recorded135,548 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Renault Espace137,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 GYN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 135,548 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 130,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 126,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 126,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 122,759 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 119,251 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 115,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 108,585 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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L279 GYN is a 1971 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 137,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L279 GYN, 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 55 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L279 GYN registered?

L279 GYN is a 1971 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L279 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L279 GYN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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