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L401 HOC

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,086 mi
Last recorded155,086 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 HOC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2009 155,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 155,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 143,276 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 135,421 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 135,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 127,647 miles

2 X BULBS NOT WORKING ON CENTRE BRAKE LAMP

ENGINE & GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/F ANTI ROLLBAR LINK BUSH WORN

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

SLIGHT INBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

Fail 11 Sep 2006 127,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2 X BULBS NOT WORKING ON CENTRE BRAKE LAMP

ENGINE & GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/F ANTI ROLLBAR LINK BUSH WORN

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

SLIGHT INBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

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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L401 HOC is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L401 HOC, 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 L401 HOC registered?

L401 HOC is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L401 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 HOC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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