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L448 SAV

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,864 mi
Last recorded210,864 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 SAV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 210,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery light on

Fail 27 May 2011 210,859 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery light on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 200,540 miles

Oil leak

Signs of previous fuel leak, no actual leak seen.

Windscreen damage (offside), less than 40mm.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 191,901 miles

Front tyres wearing edges.

Nearside front inner wing corroded, not excessively.

Rear seats not fitted.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 191,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Emissions will vary with exhaust repair & will be re-tested.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Nearside front inner wing corroded, not excessively.

Rear seats not fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 182,449 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 182,348 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 173,980 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn right to limit.

Steering rack end joint play, not excessive.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2006 173,975 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn right to limit.

Steering rack end play (offside), not excessive.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2005 167,192 miles

Rear end brake pipes corroded, not excessively.

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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L448 SAV is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L448 SAV, 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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L448 SAV is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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