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L176 YGV

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,626 mi
Last recorded117,626 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL176 YGV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 117,626 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension and underside corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 117,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion

Fail 17 May 2023 117,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,410 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,013 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 116,013 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,873 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,873 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,144 miles

Hand brake efficiency 17%.

Hand brake travel.

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

Rear seats missing seat belts not checked.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,845 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 108,845 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,432 miles

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

centre & rear seats missing

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,333 miles

3rd row of 2 seats missing

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,999 miles

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

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

centre row centre lap belt stored in pocket behind drivers seat

rear seats ( third row ) missing

slight leak from PAS rack

Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,844 miles

3rd row (rear) seats missing

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

centre row centre seat belt stored in drivers seat back pocket

slight leak from pas rack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 103,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 97,726 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 97,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 95,877 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 95,875 miles

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,297 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 92,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,031 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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L176 YGV is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L176 YGV, 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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L176 YGV is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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