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L521 GBU

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,549 mi
Last recorded188,549 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 GBU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 188,549 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 188,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 182,257 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 182,244 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 178,354 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 178,354 miles

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

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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L521 GBU is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel 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 L521 GBU, 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 L521 GBU registered?

L521 GBU is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L521 GBU safe to buy?

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