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L944 DPL

1994 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

163,055 mi
Last recorded163,055 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL944 DPL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 163,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

chip in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 23 Sep 2022 162,974 miles

chip in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2021 161,965 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake cable outer casing cracked and corroded

breather hose insecure into rocker cover

Fail 24 Sep 2021 161,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake cable outer casing cracked and corroded

breather hose insecure into rocker cover

Pass 25 Sep 2020 160,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 160,069 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system connector onto balance valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 159,222 miles

boot doesn't shut properly

bumper damaged

chips in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

small hole in o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Fail 2 Sep 2019 159,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

boot doesn't shut properly

bumper damaged

chips in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

small hole in o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 5 Sep 2018 157,925 miles

battery loose.

both rear tyres perished and wearing lumpy.

near side door mirror taped up.

small chip in windsceen

Fail 5 Sep 2018 157,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

near side door mirror taped up.

small chip in windsceen

battery loose.

both rear tyres perished and wearing lumpy.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 156,372 miles

n/s headlight chipped

n/s/f fog light cracked

n/s/r tyre perished and misshapen

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and misshapen

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 13 Sep 2017 156,372 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

n/s headlight chipped

n/s/f fog light cracked

n/s/r tyre perished and misshapen

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and misshapen

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Sep 2016 154,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre perished

Fail 14 Sep 2016 154,164 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 153,013 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Sep 2015 153,013 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,128 miles

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

stone chip n/s headlight glass

Pass 19 Sep 2013 149,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt not present

Fail 13 Sep 2013 149,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt not present

Pass 20 Sep 2012 146,927 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 146,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 145,397 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 145,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 142,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 141,081 miles

n/s front drive shaft outer gaiter slightly loose on joint.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 139,276 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 139,276 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 136,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 133,994 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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L944 DPL is a 1994 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 L944 DPL, 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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L944 DPL is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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