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L609 GDA

1994 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,090 mi
Last recorded135,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 GDA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 135,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on front suspension arms

Pass 12 Nov 2010 131,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 131,301 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 127,508 miles

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front plate slight fade

advise slight corrosion to both front lower arms

Pass 30 Oct 2008 125,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake noise, minor play at steering wheel, front number plate det., n/s front flexy heavy cracking at limit, rear metal brake pipes rusty, front wishbones rusty, rear susp.comp. rusty, play in steering

Fail 27 Oct 2008 125,898 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake noise, minor play at steering wheel, front number plate det., n/s front flexy heavy cracking at limit, rear metal brake pipes rusty, front wishbones rusty, rear susp.comp. rusty, play in steering

Pass 21 Nov 2007 122,512 miles

nsf top ball joint worn,r brake noise,wtx1+ damaged,r wiper,f sus corroded,nsf sill damaged,r springs corroded,r bearings minor noise,f flexix2 at limit,play at steering,os dip at limit.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 122,512 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

nsf top ball joint worn,r brake noise,wtx1+ damaged,r wiper,f sus corroded,nsf sill damaged,r springs corroded,r bearings minor noise,f flexix2 at limit,play at steering,os dip at limit.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 118,652 miles

see vt30

Fail 7 Nov 2006 118,652 miles

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

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

wt x2,rear brake noise,front number plate,uneven wear to o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2005 113,381 miles

see vt30 advise

Fail 7 Nov 2005 113,381 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front exhaust pipe rusty

front flexys cracking

front number plate

front pads low

front tyre pressures low

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

surface corrosion to o/s front lower wishbone

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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L609 GDA is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L609 GDA, 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 L609 GDA registered?

L609 GDA is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L609 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L609 GDA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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