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M986 ALU

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,387 mi
Last recorded149,387 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 ALU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 149,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both nearside and offside front discs are slightly worn

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Fail 5 Aug 2010 149,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both nearside and offside front discs are slightly worn

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 31 Jul 2009 141,819 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 133,703 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seat missing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 123,831 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 123,831 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 113,878 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No rear seats fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2005 106,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/r seats not fitted

slight play in o/s/r lower shock bush

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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M986 ALU is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M986 ALU, 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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M986 ALU is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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