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L171 EOM

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,102 mi
Last recorded166,102 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 EOM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 166,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes to valve

damage to offside door mirror glass but not seriously affecting rear view

engine oil level low

note - third row of seats not fitted at time of test

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion in both front upper suspension arms

slight wear/movement in offside front top suspension swivel ball joint

wear/movement in nearside top suspension swivel ball joint

Fail 24 Nov 2010 166,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes to valve

damage to offside door mirror glass but not seriously affecting rear view

engine oil level low

note - third row of seats not fitted at time of test

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion in both front upper suspension arms

slight wear/movement in offside front top suspension swivel ball joint

wear/movement in nearside top suspension swivel ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2009 161,976 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

border line damage to offside door mirror glass

border line deterioration/wear in both front suspension wishbones inner rear bushes

corrosion in both front upper suspension arms

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

wear/free play in nearside front suspension upper swivel/ball joint

Fail 25 Nov 2009 161,736 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

border line damage to offside door mirror glass

border line deterioration/wear in both front suspension wishbones inner rear bushes

corrosion in both front upper suspension arms

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

wear/free play in nearside front suspension upper swivel/ball joint

Pass 18 Dec 2008 154,635 miles

advanced wear in both front lower wishbone,inner rear mounting bushes

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2008 154,635 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced wear in both front lower wishbone,inner rear mounting bushes

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 149,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside door mirror damaged

slight corrosion in brake pipes to compensator valve

Fail 18 Dec 2007 149,605 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside door mirror damaged

slight corrosion in brake pipes to compensator valve

Pass 18 Nov 2006 143,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in brake pipes to rear load sensing valve

cut/split in offsidefront tyre outer side wall

damage to offside rear lower arch panel

rear brakes out of balance (offside poor)

slight binding in front brakes

third row of seats missing seat belts not checked

wear/movement in both top swivel suspension joints

Fail 17 Nov 2006 143,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in brake pipes to rear load sensing valve

cut/split offside front tyre outer side wall

damage to offside rear lower arch panel

rear brakes out off balance offside poor

slight binding in front brakes

third row of seats missing seat belts not checked

wear/movement both top swivel suspension joints

Pass 20 Dec 2005 137,468 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 137,468 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear in nearside top swivel

corrosion in brake pipes to load sensing valve

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

rear centre lap belt missing

rear most seat belts not checked, no seats fitted at time of test.

slight wear in swivel joints generally

unable to see front inner pad thickness

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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L171 EOM is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L171 EOM, 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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L171 EOM is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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