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L409 MLS

1993 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,065 mi
Last recorded145,065 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL409 MLS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 145,065 miles

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

engine oil leaks.

exhaust front pipe pinholed and blowing slightly.

n/s headlamp lens chipped.

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 145,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s headlamp lens chipped. †exhaust front pipe badly deteriorated and has been patched up. †both wishbone rear bushes splitting. †n/s outer handbrake cable splitting and fouling wheel.

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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L409 MLS is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L409 MLS, 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 L409 MLS registered?

L409 MLS is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L409 MLS safe to buy?

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