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L318 YAD

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,162 mi
Last recorded168,162 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 168,162 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 168,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 165,440 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 165,435 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 157,626 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 157,540 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 149,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 141,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 133,025 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 133,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 126,231 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on handbrake cables

Pass 12 Oct 2005 119,263 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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L318 YAD is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L318 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

L318 YAD is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L318 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L318 YAD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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