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L612 CHB

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

192,573 mi
Last recorded192,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 CHB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 192,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

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

bonnet safety mechanism inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2014 192,388 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 192,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

abs rings corroded

all four wipers deteriorated

exhaust corroded

rad corroded

spare tyre soft

Fail 15 Jul 2013 192,293 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

abs rings corroded

all four wipers deteriorated

exhaust corroded

rad corroded

spare tyre soft

Pass 21 Aug 2012 192,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front abs rings corroded

front brake discs back plates corroded to excess

front fogs inop

rad corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2012 192,014 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front abs rings corroded

front brake discs back plates corroded to excess

front fogs inop

rad corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 191,571 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front abs rings coroded

front fog lamps inop

front steering rack gaitors

n,s,f o,s,f top suspension arms coroded

radiator coroded

rear wiper split

rubber exhaust mountains coroded

travel in handbrake

Fail 9 Jul 2011 191,571 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front abs rings coroded

front fog lamps inop

front steering rack gaitors

n,s,f o,s,f top suspension arms coroded

radiator coroded

rear wiper split

rubber exhaust mountains coroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Jan 2010 191,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective

all 4 tyres perished

batt lamp on

front fogs inop

rad corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2010 191,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective

all 4 tyres perished

batt lamp on

front fogs inop

rad corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2009 190,430 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust mountings split and perished

rad corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 183,267 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 183,267 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L612 CHB is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L612 CHB, 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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L612 CHB is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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