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L596 HBL

1994 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,720 mi
Last recorded149,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 HBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 149,720 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 149,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 140,471 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 140,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 129,513 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 129,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 120,203 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 115,130 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 17 Jul 2006 115,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

windscreen slightly scratched

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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L596 HBL is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L596 HBL, 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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L596 HBL is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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