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L328 RPX

1993 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,803 mi
Last recorded132,803 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL328 RPX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 132,803 miles

Front Number Plate Fractured.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 132,728 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Number Plate Fractured.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,224 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 124,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2011 116,594 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 108,816 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 108,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,758 miles

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

center rear seat removed

Fail 6 Mar 2009 101,641 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 95,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2008 95,303 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 88,351 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2006 83,230 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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L328 RPX is a 1993 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L328 RPX, 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 L328 RPX registered?

L328 RPX is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 October 1993.

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