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L470 GMJ

1993 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,921 mi
Last recorded94,921 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 GMJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,921 miles

body damage

fuel tank rear strap corroded

n/s inner sill damaged

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/f outer handle sticky

sill covers fitted

turbo pipe poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,921 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

body damage

fuel tank rear strap corroded

n/s inner sill damaged

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/f outer handle sticky

sill covers fitted

slight play rack o/s

turbo pipe poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damaged to o/s/r lens

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Mar 2010 92,031 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damaged to o/s/r lens

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,124 miles

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

battery insecure

oil leak to engine

spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

battery insecure

oil leak to engine

power steering fluid very low

rear tailgate can't be opened

spare wheel missing

steering system noisy in operation

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,129 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked

no spare wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2008 85,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked

no spare wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,764 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 79,749 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

n/s o/s rear door outer handle sticking

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,364 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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L470 GMJ 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 L470 GMJ, 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 L470 GMJ registered?

L470 GMJ is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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