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L961 FTF

1993 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 FTF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,407 miles

brake pipes into load sense valve poor condition

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn

front lower wishbone arm rubbers worn

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear suspension in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2014 123,396 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 May 2014 122,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes into load sence valve in poor condition

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn

front lower wish bone arm rear bushes worn

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,250 miles

Rear seats not fitted.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 120,250 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear seats not fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 116,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,241 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 108,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,096 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,433 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 105,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 103,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 100,809 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 100,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 97,417 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 97,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers splitting

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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L961 FTF is a 1993 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L961 FTF, 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 L961 FTF registered?

L961 FTF is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L961 FTF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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