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L385 TPX

1993 Renault Espace

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,332 mi
Last recorded146,332 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 TPX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 146,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 143,087 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 143,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wiper blade split

rear number plate poor

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 20 Apr 2009 140,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 139,214 miles

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

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

front suspenion and driveshaft noisey .

Fail 16 Apr 2008 139,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

front suspenion and driveshaft noisey .

Pass 21 Apr 2007 127,425 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 127,425 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 114,290 miles

n/s, middle row seat was the only one fitted time of test

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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L385 TPX is a 1993 Renault Espace in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L385 TPX, 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 L385 TPX registered?

L385 TPX is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L385 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L385 TPX shows 9 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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