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L439 VEU

1994 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,329 mi
Last recorded156,329 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 VEU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 156,329 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 156,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions aborted due to eng overheating

Pass 2 Jul 2009 149,413 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 149,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 149,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 140,311 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 140,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 127,940 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 127,940 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 115,019 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 115,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 103,110 miles

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

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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L439 VEU is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L439 VEU, 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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L439 VEU is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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