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M820 LYU

1971 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,765 mi
Last recorded176,765 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Renault Espace137,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 LYU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 176,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 176,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 162,360 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 6 Feb 2008 152,874 miles

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 24 Jan 2007 140,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 132,710 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 132,710 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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M820 LYU is a 1971 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M820 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M820 LYU registered?

M820 LYU is a 1971 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M820 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M820 LYU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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