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L297 FNE

1993 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,867 mi
Last recorded203,867 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 FNE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 203,867 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 203,782 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 199,908 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 199,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 193,428 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 184,681 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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L297 FNE is a 1993 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L297 FNE, 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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What year was L297 FNE registered?

L297 FNE is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 November 1993.

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