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L796 EDW

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,939 mi
Last recorded175,939 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 EDW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 175,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 167,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 160,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 158,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 156,203 miles

different size wheels/tyres on front and rear

Fail 29 May 2019 156,203 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

different size wheels/tyres on front and rear

Pass 21 May 2018 151,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 May 2017 147,555 miles

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 20 Apr 2016 144,918 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 144,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s driveshaft slightly worn

o/s headlamp cracked but not effecting beam image

pin hole in n/s outer cv boot

slight play in rack arms

Fail 15 May 2015 144,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s driveshaft slightly worn

o/s headlamp cracked but not effecting beam image

pin hole in n/s outer cv boot

slight play in rack arms

Pass 10 Mar 2014 141,144 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

handbrake outer cables very poor condition

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2014 141,142 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

handbrake outer cables very poor condition

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 136,501 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat belt starting to fray

handbrake cablrs corroding

o/s headlamp damaged but not effecting beam image

slight play in rack arms

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to seats not fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2012 136,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt starting to fray

handbrake cablrs corroding

o/s headlamp damaged but not effecting beam image

slight play in rack arms

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to seats not fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 132,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 126,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 125,704 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 125,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 124,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,793 miles

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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L796 EDW is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L796 EDW, 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 L796 EDW registered?

L796 EDW is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L796 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L796 EDW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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