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L250 VBP

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,114 mi
Last recorded167,114 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 VBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2015 167,114 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 164,201 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 164,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 160,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 157,303 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 157,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 152,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 148,061 miles

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

near side front indicator lamp cover m\ssing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 144,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 136,928 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 136,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 132,530 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 132,440 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2006 125,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L250 VBP is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L250 VBP, 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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L250 VBP is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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