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L705 KFC

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,392 mi
Last recorded211,392 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 KFC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 211,392 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 211,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 207,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 202,452 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in hub area

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly perished tread

Offside Rear tyre has slightly perished tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 195,838 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes have been undersealed unable to fully inspect them recommend underseal is removed for further examination (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes have been undersealed unable to fully inspect them recommend underseal is removed for further examination (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 195,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes have been undersealed unable to fully inspect them recommend underseal is removed for further examination (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes have been undersealed unable to fully inspect them recommend underseal is removed for further examination (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 190,791 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 190,791 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 185,166 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 24 Sep 2013 185,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2012 180,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 180,261 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 174,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 167,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 160,611 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2008 154,785 miles

both rear tyres slight out of shape

both front lower arm excessive surfaces corrossion

both front shock excessive surface corrossion

Pass 22 Sep 2007 141,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2006 135,165 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise pin hole in offside cv boot

Pass 18 Oct 2005 126,936 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 126,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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L705 KFC is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L705 KFC, 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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L705 KFC is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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