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L535 BNR

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

165,945 mi
Last recorded165,945 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 BNR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 165,945 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front All front suspension components have corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s lens chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s chassis has corrosion on rear

Under bonnet heat shield loose

Pass 10 May 2023 165,863 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre central row and offside rear ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

front wiper blades slightly smeary

offside front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 165,295 miles

ALL Coil springs corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

headlight lenses chipped

Pass 26 May 2021 164,804 miles

headlight lenses chipped

wipers worn /starting to smear

ALL coil springs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

corrosion evident on o/s/f chassis outrigger

fuel tank securing straps heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 164,108 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats ()

headlight lenses chipped

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms corroded

wipers worn/starting to smear

Fail 5 Jun 2020 164,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel hose (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats ()

headlight lenses chipped

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms corroded

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 29 May 2019 163,200 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber body corroded

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms corroded

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 31 May 2018 162,169 miles

Nearside headlight lens chipped

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all coil springs corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 162,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight lens chipped

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all coil springs corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 161,066 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded/blowing slightly

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel filter hoses perished

headlight lenses chipped

o/s headlight lens damp/oily

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 159,555 miles

front suspension components corroded

o/s/r seat not fitted

rear suspension components corroded

stone chips to headlight lenses

Fail 18 May 2016 159,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front suspension components corroded

o/s/r seat not fitted

rear suspension components corroded

stone chips to headlight lenses

Pass 19 May 2015 157,882 miles

all coil springs corroded

headlight lenses chipped

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms corroded

o/s/f chassis outrigger corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 157,882 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

headlight lenses chipped

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms corroded

o/s/f chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 156,655 miles

Chips in both headlamps.

Front nearside and offside coil springs corroded.

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover cracking.

Offside rear most seat not fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Rear nearside and offside coil springs corroded.

Rear shockabsorber upper sleeves corroded.

Pass 17 May 2013 155,625 miles

headlight lenses chipped

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension arms corroded

o/s/f out rigger corroded

o/s/r most seat not fitted at time of test

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 155,625 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

headlight lenses chipped

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension arms corroded

o/s/f out rigger corroded

o/s/r most seat not fitted at time of test

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box split and blowing slightly

screw in o/s/r tyre(punctured)

Pass 24 May 2012 154,506 miles

front coil springs corroded

h/light lenses stonechipped

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension arms corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread,and worn lower on outer tread area

rear coil spings corroded

rear exhaust box split and blowing slightly

rear shock absorbers - dust shrouds heavily corroded

rearmost row of seats not fitted

wipers split on ends

Fail 23 May 2012 154,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front coil springs corroded

h/light lenses stonechipped

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension arms corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread,and worn lower on outer tread area

rear coil spings corroded

rear exhaust box split and blowing slightly

rear shock absorbers - dust shrouds heavily corroded

rearmost row of seats not fitted

wipers split on ends

Pass 19 May 2011 153,835 miles

all coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s head light lenses chipped

oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2011 153,835 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s head light lenses chipped

oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2010 149,640 miles

all coil springs corroded

front tyres worn low on outer edges

head light lenses chipped

oil leaks !!

rear shock absorbers - dust shrouds insecure

Fail 19 May 2010 149,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

all coil springs corroded

front tyres worn low on outer edges

head light lenses chipped

oil leaks !!

rear shock absorbers - dust shrouds insecure

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 29 May 2009 144,480 miles

all coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s head light lenses chipped

oil leaks

rear most row of seats not fitted

scratches to screen

spare tyre worn close to limit

Fail 28 May 2009 144,480 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s head light lenses chipped

oil leaks

rear most row of seats not fitted

scratches to screen

spare tyre worn close to limit

Pass 27 May 2008 141,218 miles

both head light lenses chipped

oil leaks

rear c oil springs rusty

rear shock absorbers-dust shrouds corroded

Fail 22 May 2008 141,218 miles

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

both head light lenses chipped

oil leaks

rear c oil springs rusty

rear shock absorbers-dust shrouds corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 137,282 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 137,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 133,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L535 BNR is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L535 BNR, 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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L535 BNR is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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