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L540 SAV

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

290,169 mi
Last recorded290,169 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 SAV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2015 290,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2015 290,169 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 271,275 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2014 271,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 257,133 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 257,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 243,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 234,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 234,543 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 221,558 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 203,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 191,125 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 191,125 miles

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

could do with some waxoil

Pass 13 Mar 2007 179,116 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 179,071 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 169,432 miles

front no plate cracked

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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L540 SAV is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L540 SAV, 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 L540 SAV registered?

L540 SAV is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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