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L223 SMB

1994 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,903 mi
Last recorded166,903 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 SMB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 166,903 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroding & starting to leak.

O/s front door inner handle is in poor condition.

O/s lower ball joint gaiter is split, there is only very slight play in the joint at present but it may deteriorate quickly.

Some corrosion underneath.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 166,903 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroding & starting to leak.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s front door inner handle is in poor condition.

O/s lower ball joint gaiter is split, there is only very slight play in the joint at present but it may deteriorate quickly.

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Some corrosion underneath.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 154,642 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 154,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 138,225 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 SMB is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SMB, 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 SMB registered?

L223 SMB is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L223 SMB safe to buy?

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