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L526 CDG

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

148,613 mi
Last recorded148,613 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 CDG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 148,613 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked not affecting view

Fail 4 Dec 2008 148,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 148,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 146,950 miles

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

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

Nearside front wing mirror glass broken

Nearside rear door won't open from inside

Nearside rear light lense cracked

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

Offside rear door won't open from inside

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 146,948 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

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

Nearside front door mirror glass broken

Nearside rear door wont open from inside vehicle

Nearside rear light lense broken

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

Offside rear door wont open from inside vehicle

Oil leak

Tailgate wont open from outside

Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,063 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 24,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

passenger door mirror cracked †o/s/f drivers inner door handle fautly

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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L526 CDG is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L526 CDG, 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 L526 CDG registered?

L526 CDG is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L526 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 CDG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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