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L168 LBL

1994 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,377 mi
Last recorded131,377 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 LBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 131,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

please be advised that near side rear door will not open.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 131,270 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

please be advised that near side rear door will not open.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 127,245 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 127,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 120,670 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 120,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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L168 LBL is a 1994 Renault Espace in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L168 LBL, 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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L168 LBL is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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