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L438 HUL

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

205,856 mi
Last recorded205,856 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 HUL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 205,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 205,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 205,846 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on outer edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly loose

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 189,236 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 188,904 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ignition switch worn

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Oct 2009 172,800 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch adjustment poor

drivers door inner handle damaged

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front number plate cracked and deteriated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside inner sill damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front jacking point damaged

offside front tyre worn low and perished

offside inner sill damaged

rear brake inbalance

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2009 172,443 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch adjustment poor

drivers door inner handle damaged

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front number plate cracked and deteriated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside inner sill damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front jacking point damaged

offside front tyre worn low and perished

offside inner sill damaged

rear brake inbalance

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 171,708 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

damage to both outer sills

dampness to steering rack

front number plate poor condition

n/s door mirror tempory repair

Pass 19 Sep 2008 160,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 160,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 148,296 miles

refer to previous VT32

Fail 17 Apr 2007 148,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 May 2006 134,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s hanbrake outer cables deterioated

Fail 9 May 2006 134,512 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorated

offside parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2006 134,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L438 HUL is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L438 HUL, 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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L438 HUL is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 July 1994.

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