CarVerify

Free Car Check

L260 YGV

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,621 mi
Last recorded201,621 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 YGV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 201,621 miles

Oil leak

abs warning wire insecure o/s/f

Fail 24 Jul 2012 201,621 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

abs warning wire insecure o/s/f

Pass 27 Jul 2011 190,836 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 190,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 178,795 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 178,795 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 168,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 159,077 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 159,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 150,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 142,872 miles

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
Full Renault Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L260 YGV is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L260 YGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L260 YGV?

You can check the full history of L260 YGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L260 YGV registered?

L260 YGV is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 March 1994.

Is L260 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L260 YGV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L260 YGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L260 YGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.