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L401 WAV

1994 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,981 mi
Last recorded156,981 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 WAV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 156,981 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear tail gate does not open

small blow on exhaust manifold gasket

Fail 27 Mar 2012 156,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear tail gate does not open

small blow on exhaust manifold gasket

Pass 29 Mar 2011 144,384 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 144,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 134,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside side repeater light very dim

Fail 13 Mar 2010 134,604 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside side repeater light very dim

Pass 5 Mar 2009 127,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to o/s/f out rigger.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 122,836 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 122,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,619 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear brake slightly binding

power steering leak

Fail 17 Mar 2007 117,614 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear brake slightly binding

power steering leak

wiring loom insecure under vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2006 108,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate required soon

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 WAV is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WAV, 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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L401 WAV is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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