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L161 WRL

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,858 mi
Last recorded81,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 WRL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,858 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

suspension spring platforms corroded,suspension bushes perished,oil leak,steering slightly tight.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 81,850 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam ns/os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

suspension spring platforms corroded,suspension bushes perished,oil leak,steering slightly tight.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,946 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

suspension spring platforms corroded,suspension bushes perished,rear shock covers corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 78,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

suspension spring platforms corroded,suspension bushes perished,rear shock covers corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension slightly corroded, both rear and n/s/f tyres wearing edges, tyres perished

Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension slightly corroded, both rear and n/s/f tyres wearing edges, tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering/suspension worn,tyres perished.nside headlight damaged,

Fail 9 Jun 2015 72,783 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s head lamp craked,o/s front tyre/both rear tyres craked/perished/worn,body damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,119 miles

slight body damage n/s rear door mountings worn,exhaust mountings split,both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,104 miles

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

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

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

slight body damage n/s rear door mountings worn,exhaust mountings split,both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension bushes worn/perished,suspension areas coroded,spring platforms coroded.tyres perished,exhaust front pipe weeping/coroded.rear shock covers coroded,

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,572 miles

no rear seats fitted when tested,muddy,offside front tyre worn inner edge,bodywork damaged,suspension areas coroded/bushes perished.

Fail 30 May 2012 59,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no rear seats fitted when tested,muddy,offside front tyre worn inner edge,bodywork damaged,suspension areas coroded/bushes perished.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,480 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

washers poor,n/s headlamp cracked,suspension corroded,muddy when tested

Fail 1 Jun 2011 53,480 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

washers poor,n/s headlamp cracked,suspension corroded,muddy when tested

Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

sills covered,outer floors/inner sills coroded.brake hoses perished and cracked.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,108 miles

sills covered,outer floors/inner sills coroded.brake hoses perished and cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,046 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

vehicle fitted with sill covers

vehicle presented / tested dirty

Fail 9 Jun 2009 44,032 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

vehicle fitted with sill covers

vehicle presented / tested dirty

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,513 miles

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

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

unable to fully examine nearside rear seat belt buckles as the seat was missing

Pass 29 May 2007 27,295 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 26,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,150 miles

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

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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L161 WRL is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L161 WRL, 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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L161 WRL is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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