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L327 CPJ

1993 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,944 mi
Last recorded139,944 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL327 CPJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,944 miles

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

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

all rear compensator brake pipes corroded slightly

both no plates are faded

os headlamp lens holed

slight play ns steering rack arm

Fail 5 Mar 2009 139,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all rear compensator brake pipes corroded slightly

both no plates are faded

os headlamp lens holed

slight play ns steering rack arm

Pass 22 Feb 2008 132,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated. marks n/s windscreen. o/s/f seat slightly insecure. o/s headlight glass cracked.

n/s/r ligth lens damaged. o/s/r foot brake effort slightly low. rear brakes slightly out of balance 23%. n/s/r tyre worn on egde and nail in tread.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 132,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated. marks n/s windscreen. o/s/f seat slightly insecure. o/s headlight glass cracked.

n/s/r ligth lens damaged. o/s/r foot brake effort slightly low. rear brakes slightly out of balance 23%. n/s/r tyre worn on egde and nail in tread.

Fail 19 Feb 2007 118,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 118,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 109,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 109,305 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

N/S door mirror glass damaged

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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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L327 CPJ is a 1993 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L327 CPJ, 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 L327 CPJ registered?

L327 CPJ is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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