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L401 LWC

1993 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,783 mi
Last recorded165,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 LWC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 165,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2007 165,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 155,835 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 155,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly faded.

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 146,093 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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L401 LWC is a 1993 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L401 LWC, 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 L401 LWC registered?

L401 LWC is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L401 LWC safe to buy?

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