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L981 LFL

1993 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,647 mi
Last recorded126,647 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Espace136,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 LFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 126,647 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 126,647 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 114,370 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 114,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 103,951 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 110,387 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 100,838 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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L981 LFL is a 1993 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L981 LFL, 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 L981 LFL registered?

L981 LFL is a 1993 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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