MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
steering/suspension worn,tyres perished.nside headlight damaged,
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
slight body damage n/s rear door mountings worn,exhaust mountings split,both rear tyres perished
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
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,
no rear seats fitted when tested,muddy,offside front tyre worn inner edge,bodywork damaged,suspension areas coroded/bushes perished.
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.
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
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
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.
sills covered,outer floors/inner sills coroded.brake hoses perished and cracked.
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
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
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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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