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L493 TAC

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,032 mi
Last recorded182,032 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 TAC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 182,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hole in n/s front door covered in tape

oil leak on engine

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 11 Jul 2012 182,019 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hole in n/s front passenger door covered by tape

oil leak on engine

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 29 Jun 2012 182,019 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

door lock missing on drivers door

hole in n/s front passenger door covered by tape

n/s front and o/s rear bottom door seals adrift

n/s rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

oil leak on engine

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 28 Jul 2011 177,170 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers weak in operation

both wiper blades held with tape

drivers door inner lever broken

movement in both front upper tie bar bushes

nearside of front bumper held with string

play in both nearside suspension arm ball joints

Fail 28 Jul 2011 177,170 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers weak in operation

both wiper blades held with tape

drivers door inner lever broken

movement in both front upper tie bar bushes

nearside of front bumper held with string

play in both nearside suspension arm ball joints

Pass 7 Jul 2010 172,383 miles

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

both front suspension arms corroded

front bumper held on with a pair of tights

movement in both front upper tie bar front mountings

play in nearside of steering

smaal hole in offside outer C.V. Gaiter

Fail 2 Jul 2010 172,383 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

front bumper held on with a pair of tights

movement in both front upper tie bar front mountings

play in nearside of steering

Pass 11 Jul 2009 168,450 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak in operation

play in both sides of steering

play in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2008 164,389 miles

fault on bonnet pull

Pass 10 Jul 2007 158,678 miles

movement in both front upper tie bar front mountings

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in both front upper ball joints

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2007 158,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in both front upper tie bar front bushes

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in both front upper ball joints

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2006 151,708 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 151,343 miles

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

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

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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L493 TAC is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L493 TAC, 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 L493 TAC registered?

L493 TAC is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L493 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L493 TAC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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