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L396 UPX

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,710 mi
Last recorded159,710 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 UPX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 159,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 159,710 miles

exhaust pipe poor condition

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 159,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 159,474 miles

bonnet catch on nearside insecure

both front tyres worn on edges

front bumper damaged

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 159,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

bonnet catch on nearside insecure

both front tyres worn on edges

both wipers split will require replacement for retest

front bumper damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 157,419 miles

o/s/f suspension top arm corroded

pedal rubber poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2008 155,034 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 155,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 152,680 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 152,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 146,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 146,489 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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L396 UPX is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L396 UPX, 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 L396 UPX registered?

L396 UPX is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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