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L43 DPF

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,404 mi
Last recorded221,404 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 DPF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 221,404 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 22,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO LIMIT ON INSIDE EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH/JOINT ASSY STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 2 May 2008 213,430 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 213,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 197,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in 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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L43 DPF is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L43 DPF, 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 L43 DPF registered?

L43 DPF is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L43 DPF safe to buy?

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