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L454 TAC

1993 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,721 mi
Last recorded131,721 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL454 TAC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 131,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 128,358 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 128,284 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 122,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable tp open offside rear door from inside and outside

Fail 20 Nov 2009 122,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable tp open offside rear door from inside and outside

Pass 20 Nov 2008 118,685 miles

blow on rear exhaust

front brake discs worn

modified front anti roll bar

Pass 2 Nov 2007 114,371 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 114,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 107,896 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 107,680 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

fuel tank strap corroded through

Pass 14 Sep 2005 101,610 miles

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

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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L454 TAC is a 1993 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L454 TAC, 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 L454 TAC registered?

L454 TAC is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L454 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L454 TAC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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