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L542 BDD

1994 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,614 mi
Last recorded166,614 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 BDD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 166,614 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2007 166,601 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 14 Nov 2007 166,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 157,474 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2005 145,415 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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L542 BDD is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L542 BDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L542 BDD registered?

L542 BDD is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L542 BDD safe to buy?

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