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L822 VPO

1994 Renault Espace

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,851 mi
Last recorded168,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL822 VPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 168,851 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 16,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 162,145 miles

grease on n/s outer cv gaiter

slight play @ nsf

Fail 6 Jan 2009 162,145 miles

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

grease on n/s outer cv gaiter

slight play @ nsf

Pass 5 Jan 2008 155,704 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 146,345 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 146,345 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s gearbox mount loose

Pass 4 Jan 2006 138,392 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 138,392 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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L822 VPO is a 1994 Renault Espace in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L822 VPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L822 VPO registered?

L822 VPO is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L822 VPO safe to buy?

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