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L68 SGN

1971 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,904 mi
Last recorded132,904 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Renault Espace137,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 SGN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 132,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 130,401 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 127,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 127,811 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 123,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 119,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 114,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 111,878 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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L68 SGN is a 1971 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 137,098 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 L68 SGN, 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 55 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L68 SGN registered?

L68 SGN is a 1971 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L68 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L68 SGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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