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L233 OWC

1994 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,609 mi
Last recorded162,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 OWC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2009 162,609 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

covers over door sills

rear seat not fitted could not check seat belt

Pass 27 Jan 2009 162,609 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

covers over door sills

rear seat not fitted could not check seat belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 155,394 miles

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

Oil leak

covers over door sills

seperate side light fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2008 155,048 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

covers over door sills

Pass 12 Jun 2007 151,614 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 151,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet safety catch faulty

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 7 Jun 2006 147,002 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 147,002 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

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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L233 OWC is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol 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 L233 OWC, 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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L233 OWC is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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