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L257 PGW

1994 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 PGW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,901 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 111,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre perished + worn on edges

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mount broken

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

wire to temperature sensor broken

Fail 3 Dec 2016 111,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre perished + worn on edges

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust mount broken

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

wire to temperature sensor broken

Fail 16 Nov 2016 111,056 miles

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

Emissions not tested engine over heating (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advisory all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 105,719 miles

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,036 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 102,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,754 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 96,144 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,472 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

front registration plte deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,477 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 92,477 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,459 miles

3rd row of seats are not fitted.

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear service brake is a bit slower to come on than nearside rear.

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked,and is a borderline pass.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,459 miles

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

3rd row of seats are not fitted.

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear service brake is a bit slower to come on than nearside rear.

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked,and is a borderline pass.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,479 miles

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge below 1.6mm

Power steering rack is very damp but no visible leak.

Third row of seats not fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 77,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Third row of seats not fitted.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 77,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Third row of seats not fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,013 miles

1. offside front tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 19 Sep 2006 72,978 miles

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

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

1. engine and or steering rack leaks? † †2. both rearmost seats missing

Pass 26 Sep 2005 70,878 miles

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust box rusty

slight power steering leak from rack

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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L257 PGW is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L257 PGW, 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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L257 PGW is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 July 1994.

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