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L597 NEC

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,181 mi
Last recorded173,181 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 NEC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 173,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 167,730 miles

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

slight binding of front brakes also n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Jun 2010 162,494 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 162,494 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 158,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 152,962 miles

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

steering rack damp with possible fluid

Pass 26 Feb 2007 146,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 146,582 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 142,094 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 142,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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L597 NEC is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L597 NEC, 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 L597 NEC registered?

L597 NEC is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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