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L116 WDS

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,535 mi
Last recorded234,535 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 WDS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 234,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 234,533 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 218,984 miles

Oil leak

boot unable to open

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 218,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

boot unable to open

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s gearbox mount insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 202,297 miles

slight play at steering wheel to colum

Fail 4 Jul 2011 202,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

slight play at steering wheel to colum

Pass 28 Jun 2010 183,574 miles

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

o/s/r light unit deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 183,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r light unit deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 165,147 miles

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

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

n/s/f iner steering arm has slight play

p/s/f head light chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2006 165,129 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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L116 WDS is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 137,507 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 L116 WDS, 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 32 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L116 WDS is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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