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L282 GUC

1971 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,372 mi
Last recorded175,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1971 Renault Espace137,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL282 GUC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 175,372 miles

front number plate damaged

near side door mirror insecure

near side rear tyre outer edge badly perishing and worn down to legal limits

several suspension components rusting

Fail 9 Jan 2009 175,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

near side door mirror insecure

near side rear tyre outer edge badly perishing and worn down to legal limits

several suspension components rusting

Pass 26 Feb 2008 175,359 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

off side and near side rear tyres outer edges worn and very close to legal limits

Fail 12 Feb 2008 175,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

off side and near side rear tyres outer edges worn and very close to legal limits

Pass 29 Mar 2006 167,811 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 167,805 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear seats missing

coolant leak

o/s/f seat in poor condision

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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L282 GUC is a 1971 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L282 GUC, 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 L282 GUC registered?

L282 GUC is a 1971 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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