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L746 CLJ

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,732 mi
Last recorded136,732 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 CLJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 136,732 miles

all front suspension bushes perished & worn.N/s lower arm rear bush cracked.

auxilary belts noisey.

body tatty!o/s/r door green.

centre seat centre row removed.

front number plate damaged.

o/s bonnet catch not working.

o/s/r tyre under inflatted.

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded.

tail pipe jagged.(under rear bumper).

various oil leaks from engine,gearbox & steering rack areas!

Fail 21 Aug 2008 136,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

auxilary belts noisey.

body tatty!o/s/r door green.

centre seat centre row removed.

front number plate damaged.

o/s/r tyre under inflatted.

tail pipe jagged.(under rear bumper).

various oil leaks from engine,gearbox & steering rack areas!

Pass 30 Aug 2007 131,551 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

blowers only work on full.

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

engine damp with oil.

front registration plate cracked but still visible.

n/s headlight beam has no kick.

n/s mirror secured with tape.

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

o/s headlamp beam low but within tolerances.

power steering rack damp with oil but level ok.

rear bumper missing.

spare tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 125,179 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 22/08/2006.

Fail 22 Aug 2006 125,179 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all engine & gearbox mountings spongy.

body work in poor condition.(rear valance has been cut away).

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f end of sill panel damaged.

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded.

slight play in both front tie rod bushes.

steering rack has a slight leak.

various slight engine oil leaks.

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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L746 CLJ is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L746 CLJ, 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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L746 CLJ is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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