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L228 GAA

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,836 mi
Last recorded142,836 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 GAA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 142,836 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 142,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 142,401 miles

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

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust system corroded, various slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2018 142,097 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust minor blow and heavily corroded

front tyres close to limit

offside front ball joint boot small split

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight damage to nearside front tyre valve

slight engine oil leak

various vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 141,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 141,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seats time of test

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2016 140,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seats time of test

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 139,833 miles

Body has slight corrosion various body mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounts poor, top timing belt cover missing nuts, slight water leak.

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion various body mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2014 138,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats

verious body damage

Fail 13 Nov 2014 138,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats

off side rear tyre cracking

verious body damage

Fail 13 Nov 2013 137,449 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump noisey on full lock

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

temporary repair made to nearside wing mirror

various brake pipes corroding

various heavy corrosion appearing to points to the underside of vehicle, vital steering and suspension components

unsecure load on dashboard

Pass 13 Nov 2013 137,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump noisey on full lock

temporary repair made to nearside wing mirror

various brake pipes corroding

various heavy corrosion appearing to points to the underside of vehicle, vital steering and suspension components

unsecure load on dashboard

Pass 13 Nov 2012 136,725 miles

n/s rear tyre near 2.0mm, engine oil leaks, various corrosion, body work bonding parting, various bushes and dust boots perishing

no rear seats, n/s mirror insicure, small p/s leaking, down pipe bracket broken, front wheel wobble,

Fail 13 Nov 2012 136,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s rear tyre near 2.0mm, engine oil leaks, various corrosion, body work bonding parting, various bushes and dust boots perishing

no rear seats, n/s mirror insicure, small p/s leaking, down pipe bracket broken, front wheel wobble,

Pass 11 Nov 2011 134,791 miles

n/s mirror broken/rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 11 Nov 2011 134,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror broken/rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2010 132,002 miles

slight play n/s, o/s anti roll bar drop links. all suspension dust covers split. sill area fibre glass bonding parted

various seats missing

Fail 24 Nov 2010 132,002 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play n/s, o/s anti roll bar drop links. all suspension dust covers split. sill area fibre glass bonding parted

various seats missing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 129,368 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 27 Nov 2008 124,849 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 124,286 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 123,634 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 122,516 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on approx 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2005 120,358 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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L228 GAA is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L228 GAA, 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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L228 GAA is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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