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L340 VLP

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,671 mi
Last recorded177,671 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 177,671 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 177,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 168,296 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 168,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 159,883 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2007 159,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 150,266 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 150,266 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 141,804 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 141,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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L340 VLP is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L340 VLP, 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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L340 VLP is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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