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L296 HRE

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,799 mi
Last recorded219,799 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 HRE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 219,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 219,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 219,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 219,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 219,241 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 214,845 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 214,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 208,005 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 207,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 206,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 200,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 194,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 191,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 183,985 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 176,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 170,608 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 167,718 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 161,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 157,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 143,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 138,174 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 138,174 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 136,520 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 136,520 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 132,057 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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L296 HRE is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L296 HRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L296 HRE registered?

L296 HRE is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L296 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L296 HRE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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