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L256 RGW

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,265 mi
Last recorded17,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 RGW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,265 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 17,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 169,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 158,777 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Offside steering rack slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2009 158,777 miles

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

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2008 145,194 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 145,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 139,221 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear sections of exhaust been repaired

gearbox oil leak

steering rack oil dampness

Pass 1 Dec 2005 12,954 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 12,894 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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L256 RGW is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green 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 L256 RGW, 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 L256 RGW registered?

L256 RGW is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L256 RGW safe to buy?

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