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L553 WLX

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,357 mi
Last recorded143,357 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 WLX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 143,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 140,305 miles

slight imbalance to rear brakes during roller brake test

slight oil dampness under engine area

Pass 28 Mar 2009 133,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 124,224 miles

long scratch in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2007 121,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake pad wear low

some movement both front tie bar bushes

windscreen scratched

Fail 2 Apr 2007 121,919 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

engine oil leak

front brake pad wear low

some movement both front tie bar bushes

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,479 miles

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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L553 WLX is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L553 WLX, 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 L553 WLX registered?

L553 WLX is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L553 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 WLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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