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L970 YGV

1993 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

263,556 mi
Last recorded263,556 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 YGV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2009 263,556 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 254,136 miles

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

only one rear seat fitted

Fail 12 May 2008 254,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

only one rear seat fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2007 247,995 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 247,989 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L970 YGV is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L970 YGV, 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 L970 YGV registered?

L970 YGV is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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