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L441 RVC

1993 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,732 mi
Last recorded20,732 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL441 RVC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front door handle broken,jagged edge

Fail 30 Mar 2010 207,014 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front door handle broken,jagged edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 198,667 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2009 198,667 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2008 188,693 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

offside front anit-roll bar drop link worn

offside wiper split

play in offside of steering rack

stone chip front windscreen

stone chip offside headlamp

Pass 2 Aug 2007 180,698 miles

both front suspension top arms corroded

front and rear number plate delamanated

front brake pads and discs worn

oil leak

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

stone chip in offside head lamp and in window screen

Pass 18 Jul 2006 165,225 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 165,225 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside front worn on inner edge

oil leak

spare tyre below limit

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 2 Aug 2005 155,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake compensator stiff

front fuel tank strap corroding

oil leak

spare tyre defective

stone chip in offside front headlamp

Fail 16 Jul 2005 154,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front brake discs worn.

One fuel tank strap rusty.

Slight play in offside and nearside front top ball joints.

Stone chip in offside headlamp.

front and rear number plate delaminating

handbrake travel long

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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L441 RVC is a 1993 Renault Espace in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L441 RVC, 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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L441 RVC is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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