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L42 DKM

1993 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

241,876 mi
Last recorded241,876 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 DKM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 241,876 miles

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

Damage to nearside front amnd offside rear

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

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

steering rack needs attension

Pass 12 Oct 2009 222,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2009 221,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2008 211,711 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs marginal

Fail 17 Sep 2008 211,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs marginal

Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,271 miles

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

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

advise oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2007 20,267 miles

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

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

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

advise oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2006 190,127 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 190,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 175,742 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 175,742 miles

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

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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L42 DKM is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L42 DKM, 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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L42 DKM is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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