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L531 LGS

1994 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,882 mi
Last recorded154,882 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 LGS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 154,882 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STABILIZER BAR INNER BUSH

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP JOINT AND RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Pass 27 Feb 2009 152,433 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY WORN AND SLIGHTLY SPLIT AND SLIGHTLY NOISY

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP JOINT RUBBER SPLIT AND SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STABILIZER BAR BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 27 Feb 2009 152,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP JOINT RUBBER SPLIT AND SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STABILIZER BAR BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Mar 2008 146,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 146,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 138,093 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 138,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2006 128,396 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 128,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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L531 LGS is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L531 LGS, 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 L531 LGS registered?

L531 LGS is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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