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L909 GYN

1971 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1971 Renault Espace137,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL909 GYN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 143,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 142,222 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 136,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 130,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 130,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly

n/s+ o/s sills bent up slightly

oil leak

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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L909 GYN is a 1971 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L909 GYN, 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 L909 GYN registered?

L909 GYN is a 1971 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L909 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L909 GYN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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