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L476 CPJ

1993 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,949 mi
Last recorded141,949 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL476 CPJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 141,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 136,802 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 136,801 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 131,200 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 131,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 125,216 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 125,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 119,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 119,037 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 109,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 100,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 96,834 miles

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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L476 CPJ is a 1993 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L476 CPJ, 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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L476 CPJ is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 October 1993.

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