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L295 GJM

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,352 mi
Last recorded209,352 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 GJM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 209,352 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 209,340 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 206,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 206,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 205,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 204,604 miles

Rusting on n/s front top wish bone

Pass 15 Aug 2016 203,700 miles

O/S rear brake lower than normal effort

Slight corrosion o/s rear brake pipe Oil coated on compensator valve

Pass 27 Aug 2015 203,080 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 203,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 202,033 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2014 202,033 miles

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

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2013 200,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 197,997 miles

o/s/f brake flexi hose catching slightly on anti roll bar

Pass 18 Aug 2011 195,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 192,011 miles

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

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

Suspect both front brake hoses incorrect for this vehicle (seem to long)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 189,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 185,090 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 185,090 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 180,108 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 179,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

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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L295 GJM is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L295 GJM, 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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L295 GJM is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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