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L492 VTR

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,431 mi
Last recorded157,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 VTR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 157,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 157,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 154,254 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 154,254 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2006 146,605 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 146,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT 2 SEATS MISSING PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

oil leak

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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L492 VTR is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L492 VTR, 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 L492 VTR registered?

L492 VTR is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 July 1994.

Is L492 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 VTR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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