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L442 VEU

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,219 mi
Last recorded200,219 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 VEU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 200,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

unable to open tailgate

Fail 27 May 2011 200,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

unable to open tailgate

Pass 27 May 2010 193,675 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 193,672 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 186,971 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 30 May 2008 182,891 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 182,884 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

radiator leaking very badly

Pass 10 May 2007 176,595 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 170,546 miles

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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L442 VEU is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L442 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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L442 VEU is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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