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L318 VTY

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

176,721 mi
Last recorded176,721 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 VTY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 176,721 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 176,721 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 176,539 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

power steering fluid container empty

Fail 6 Apr 2006 173,778 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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L318 VTY is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 L318 VTY, 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 L318 VTY registered?

L318 VTY is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L318 VTY safe to buy?

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