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L205 NCJ

1994 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

268,555 mi
Last recorded268,555 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 NCJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 268,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 267,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r door dose not open.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 254,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 254,044 miles

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 239,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 227,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 215,010 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 214,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 200,736 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 200,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 186,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 170,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 152,782 miles

fluid leak in engine bay

Fail 14 Aug 2006 152,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

fluid leak at engine bay

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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L205 NCJ is a 1994 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L205 NCJ, 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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What year was L205 NCJ registered?

L205 NCJ is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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