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L296 XSU

1994 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,534 mi
Last recorded122,534 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 XSU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 122,534 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 115,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front upper ball joint minor play detected

Pass 23 Jun 2009 115,521 miles

n/s front upper ball joint minor play detected

Pass 2 Jul 2008 110,040 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 110,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 104,176 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 104,043 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 98,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 95,051 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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L296 XSU is a 1994 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L296 XSU, 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 L296 XSU registered?

L296 XSU is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L296 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L296 XSU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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