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L223 FOJ

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,033 mi
Last recorded177,033 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 FOJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 177,033 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 176,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

child seat fitted nsr not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2010 173,694 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

front struts and spring corroded

offside rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 168,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil level on min

wipers getting poor

Pass 15 Apr 2008 163,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 157,910 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 157,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 150,370 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 151,351 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 151,296 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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L223 FOJ is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L223 FOJ, 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 L223 FOJ registered?

L223 FOJ is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L223 FOJ safe to buy?

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