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L497 SNH

1994 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,491 mi
Last recorded145,491 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 SNH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2009 145,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

5 seats only at test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS rack end showing slight vertical movement

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 143,445 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 143,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 139,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 136,041 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 136,041 miles

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

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

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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L497 SNH is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red 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 L497 SNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L497 SNH registered?

L497 SNH is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is L497 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 SNH 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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