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L332 VUF

1994 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,483 mi
Last recorded141,483 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL332 VUF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 141,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm but outside swept area.may grow.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 130,452 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 130,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished on outer edges

engine oil on min mark

Pass 17 Sep 2008 123,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 114,388 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 114,388 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

freeplay starting in nearside steering rack

freeplay starting in offside steering rack

stone chip in windscreen zone a

unable to open tailgate

Pass 6 Jul 2006 101,934 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 101,930 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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L332 VUF is a 1994 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L332 VUF, 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 L332 VUF registered?

L332 VUF is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 July 1994.

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