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V351 MGC

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

97,801 mi
Last recorded97,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 MGC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,801 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 97,798 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 96,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,672 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,360 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure secured with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damaged door has tape applied

Offside mirror cover has sharp edge covered with tape

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine management malfunction indicator lamp not illuminating

Fail 16 Mar 2021 96,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury previous tape covering no longer sufficiently masking damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure secured with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover has sharp edge covered with tape

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,939 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 4 light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure secured with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door has sharp edge covered with tape

Offside mirror cover has sharp edge covered with tape

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row seats ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine management malfunction indicator lamp not illuminating

Fail 11 Mar 2020 95,937 miles

Emissions not tested failed BET fast idle co & idle co, then full cat test using specific vehicle information passes co fast idle but still fail co at idle & engine not idling within specific vehicle limits, test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 4 light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure secured with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door has sharp edge covered with tape

Offside mirror cover has sharp edge covered with tape

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row seats ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine management malfunction indicator lamp not illuminating

Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear door has sharp edge covered with tape

Offside mirror cover has sharp edge covered with tape

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 94,286 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear door has sharp edge covered with tape

Offside mirror cover has sharp edge covered with tape

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,783 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear door has sharp edge covered with tape

Offside mirror cover has sharp edge covered with tape

Oil leak ()

covers obscuring some components

Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,782 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear door has sharp edge covered with tape

Offside mirror cover has sharp edge covered with tape

Oil leak ()

covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,314 miles

Anti-freeze leak

Brake fluid level on minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre starting to feather

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Spare wheel and holder loose

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 89,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Spare wheel and holder loose

Oil leak

Anti-freeze leak

Brake fluid level on minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre starting to feather

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,321 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside front inner tie rod has slight play

Passenger seats missing at time of test

Oil leaking onto exhaust

Fail 26 Nov 2015 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside front inner tie rod has slight play

Passenger seats missing at time of test

Oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,832 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 80,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 70,677 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,306 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,531 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2008 51,467 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,468 miles

N/S front wiper blade starting to split at ends

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

Right rear door sharp edge taped over.

Fail 20 Oct 2007 43,283 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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S front wiper blade starting to split at ends

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V351 MGC is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 101,864 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 V351 MGC, 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 27 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V351 MGC is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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