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L942 BFX

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,617 mi
Last recorded71,617 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 BFX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,617 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear hand brake travel?

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,949 miles

All suspension corroded

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 70,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All suspension corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,873 miles

Corrsion on Front and Rear Suspension Components

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,818 miles

front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,409 miles

centre exhaust section has slight blow

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,361 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nr side front wiper blade small split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,177 miles

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

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

nr side front wiper blade small split

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 43,728 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 43,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L942 BFX is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L942 BFX, 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 L942 BFX registered?

L942 BFX is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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