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V761 GDX

1999 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

122,833 mi
Last recorded122,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Espace101,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 GDX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 110,789 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 107,208 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 107,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 103,967 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 98,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust on front subframe, front cross member & suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,139 miles

suspension components have surface rust front & rear

Fail 10 Aug 2020 95,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle RBT 33% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

suspension components have surface rust front & rear

Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,288 miles

slight engine & gearbox oil leak

sub frame , fuel tank straps & suspension components surface rust

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on far edges also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,669 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 66,669 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,560 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,558 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp damaged (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,120 miles

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

NSR back plate is damp to lower edge

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,889 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,405 miles

exhaust system corroded and centre silencer leaking

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

front wiper blades starting to split

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,209 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner faces

Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner faces

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,810 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,617 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,308 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,756 miles

only middle row left hand, o/s/f and n/s/f seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,809 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 1,089 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 8,792 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V761 GDX is a 1999 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 V761 GDX, 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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V761 GDX is a 1999 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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