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L288 AFH

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,645 mi
Last recorded140,645 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 AFH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 140,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 136,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 133,352 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2008 129,803 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on o/s/f/ floor

Fail 7 Nov 2008 129,790 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on o/s/f/ floor

Pass 5 Nov 2007 125,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 125,141 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 120,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 115,153 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
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L288 AFH is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L288 AFH, 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 L288 AFH?

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What year was L288 AFH registered?

L288 AFH is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L288 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 AFH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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