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L253 NGX

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,454 mi
Last recorded158,454 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 NGX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 158,454 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in offside inner rack arm.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 158,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside inner rack arm.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 155,366 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2010 155,366 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2009 150,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 143,728 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 143,728 miles

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

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

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

O/S steering rack has small play

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 134,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 125,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 125,197 miles

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

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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L253 NGX is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L253 NGX, 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 L253 NGX registered?

L253 NGX is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L253 NGX safe to buy?

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