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L230 UCD

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,201 mi
Last recorded145,201 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 UCD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 145,201 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Only one rear seat fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 145,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Only one rear seat fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 132,018 miles

offside front & nearside front stabiliser arms front bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 25 Mar 2008 131,958 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front & nearside front stabiliser arms front bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Jan 2007 113,640 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges(recommend replaced)

near side rear tyre perished worn out side edge(recommend replaced)

offside head lamp stone damaged beam pattern not affected

offside rear tyre perished/cracked around side wall and tread area (recommend replaced)

slight free movement offside steering rack end ball joint

water marks in front and rear number plates (digits still legible)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 113,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges(recommend relaced)

near side rear tyre perished worn outside edge recommend replaced

offside front headlamp stone damaged beam patteren not affected

offside rear tyre perished/cracked around side wall and tread area (recommend replaced)

slight free movement in offside steering rack end ball joint

water marks in front and rear number plates (digits still legible)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 106,339 miles

Nearside rear bumper damaged

movement in steering rack mounts

stone chip offside haedlight

Fail 19 Jan 2006 106,127 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

stone chip damage to offside front headlamp glass( beam image not affected)

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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L230 UCD is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L230 UCD, 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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L230 UCD is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 January 1994.

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