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L17 SWL

2009 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,962 mi
Last recorded134,962 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Espace84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 SWL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 134,962 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 134,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,829 miles

both front shock absorber covers insecure

centre exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight movement in o/s front bottom ball joint

slight movement in o/s front track rod end

Pass 13 Dec 2023 130,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 122,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 115,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,419 miles

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

hi level stop inop

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,896 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 79,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,650 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,685 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 38,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,727 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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L17 SWL is a 2009 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 84,290 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 L17 SWL, 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 17 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L17 SWL registered?

L17 SWL is a 2009 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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