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Renault Espace

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,068 cc

L91 YWDMOT history

L91 YWD is a red diesel Renault Espace first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 143,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,040 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L91 YWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Espace
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,068 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L91 YWD was last recorded at 143,040 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2018: 12,747 miles, lower than 124,960 miles on 25 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,533 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
507 miles
Average per year
1,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,040 miles
  • 2025 – 142,533 miles
  • 2024 – 141,921 miles
  • 2023 – 141,418 miles
  • 2022 – 140,248 miles
  • 2021 – 138,071 miles
  • 2019 – 133,615 miles
  • 2018 – 12,747 miles
  • 2017 – 124,960 miles
  • 2016 – 122,285 miles
  • 2015 – 120,959 miles
  • 2014 – 120,051 miles
  • 2013 – 119,314 miles
  • 2012 – 118,241 miles
  • 2011 – 117,566 miles
  • 2010 – 116,364 miles
  • 2009 – 115,073 miles
  • 2008 – 113,563 miles
  • 2007 – 111,011 miles
  • 2006 – 107,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,040 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Both rear door hinges broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/f outer cv boot detroirated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear seats missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,040 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,040 miles
    Test number
    906381431133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,533 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,533 miles
    Test number
    348080093533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,921 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,921 miles
    Test number
    594934950758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat damaged but still functional
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,418 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,418 miles
    Test number
    707294388147
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/S ad N/S/F Brake discs worn on inner face
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Driveshaft missing roll pin

  5. Fail141,413 miles (+1,165)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,413 miles
    Test number
    375577924816
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

  6. Pass140,248 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    940263850513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,071 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,071 miles
    Test number
    602120910683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,048 miles (+4,433)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,048 miles
    Test number
    613248440394
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,615 miles (+120,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,615 miles
    Test number
    450099094091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass12,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    12,747 miles
    Test number
    552991473038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail12,747 miles (-112,213)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,747 miles
    Test number
    784710582318
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass124,960 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,960 miles
    Test number
    706392723874
    • AdvisoryBoth rear door hinges broken
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot detroirated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing

  13. Fail124,956 miles (+2,671)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,956 miles
    Test number
    477338235187
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear door hinges broken
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot detroirated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing

  14. Pass122,285 miles (+1,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,285 miles
    Test number
    330065174520
    • AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot slight seepage

  15. Pass120,959 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,959 miles
    Test number
    629004205288
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn

  16. Fail120,957 miles (+906)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,957 miles
    Test number
    246673205201
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn

  17. Pass120,051 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,051 miles
    Test number
    675076104213
    • NoteGeneral rust on underside of vehicle
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail120,048 miles (+734)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,048 miles
    Test number
    127222704254
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteGeneral rust on underside of vehicle
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass119,314 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,314 miles
    Test number
    398735403275
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail119,312 miles (+1,071)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,312 miles
    Test number
    905805403220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass118,241 miles (+675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,241 miles
    Test number
    268415702269
    • NoteCorrosion in general on underbody

  22. Pass117,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    117,566 miles
    Test number
    137166701279
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Fail117,566 miles (+1,202)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,566 miles
    Test number
    285346001265
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass116,364 miles (+1,291)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    110878000241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion in general on offside/nearside under sills
    • NoteNearside front wishbone corroded

  25. Pass115,073 miles (+1,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,073 miles
    Test number
    690151409258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass113,563 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    890561818295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail113,556 miles (+2,545)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,556 miles
    Test number
    514125008273
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSqueak on steering column

  28. Pass111,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    453346307281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  29. Fail111,011 miles (+3,808)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    691835507248
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass107,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    107,203 miles
    Test number
    361067606207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L91 YWD

Does L91 YWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L91 YWD is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L91 YWD?
The MOT on L91 YWD is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L91 YWD done?
L91 YWD was recorded at 143,040 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 1,818 miles a year.
Has L91 YWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L91 YWD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L91 YWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L91 YWD find?
L91 YWD passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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