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L48 GTG

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,083 mi
Last recorded170,083 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 GTG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 170,083 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 169,983 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 158,960 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

down pipe and centre exhaust pipe temp repaire

fuel tank strap corried

offside wing mirror cover damage

rear bumper damage

Fail 7 Apr 2008 158,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside wing mirror damage

rear bumper damage

Fail 4 Apr 2008 158,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside centre seat not fitted time of test

nearside rear seat not fitted time of test

offside wing mirror damage

rear bumper damage

Pass 16 Mar 2007 152,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 148,118 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 148,118 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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L48 GTG is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L48 GTG, 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 L48 GTG registered?

L48 GTG is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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