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L27 WVC

1994 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

110,219 mi
Last recorded110,219 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 WVC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 110,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 110,168 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

seepage at power steering rack and pump. rear exhaust mount poor.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 104,559 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 104,458 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

2x front brake discs worn thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 99,123 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,030 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 97,025 miles

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

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

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 95,019 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,707 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 89,707 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2007 89,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,438 miles

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

Offside rear brake not working as well as nearside rear.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 84,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake not working as well as nearside rear.

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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L27 WVC is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 L27 WVC, 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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L27 WVC is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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