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L496 VTR

1994 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,383 mi
Last recorded177,383 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 VTR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 177,383 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 175,202 miles

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

light scratch n/s screen

Fail 10 Sep 2008 175,202 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

light scratch n/s screen

Pass 10 Feb 2006 173,315 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 173,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s brake disc backing plate corroded

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s sill cover damaged

n/s/r seat belt clip cover broken[centre row]

o/s track rod end dust cover split

o/s/f fog light insecure

oil leak

slight blow from rear silencer

slight play in o/s rack joint

wiper scratch to windscreen n/s

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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L496 VTR is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L496 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 L496 VTR registered?

L496 VTR is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 July 1994.

Is L496 VTR safe to buy?

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