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L526 YHR

1993 Renault Espace

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,948 mi
Last recorded162,948 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 YHR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 162,948 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 162,948 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 159,555 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 159,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 156,048 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 156,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 152,345 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 152,344 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 148,135 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 143,159 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 143,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 133,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 123,704 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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L526 YHR is a 1993 Renault Espace in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L526 YHR, 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 L526 YHR registered?

L526 YHR is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L526 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 YHR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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