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Renault Grand Espace

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,188 cc

T173 RCFMOT history

T173 RCF is a silver diesel Renault Grand Espace first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
134,337 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Grand Espace
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,188 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 RCF was last recorded at 134,337 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 2,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,988 miles · 13 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,349 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,337 miles
  • 2023 – 131,988 miles
  • 2022 – 127,053 miles
  • 2019 – 124,742 miles
  • 2018 – 120,428 miles
  • 2017 – 111,710 miles
  • 2016 – 105,987 miles
  • 2015 – 101,948 miles
  • 2014 – 96,930 miles
  • 2012 – 89,127 miles
  • 2011 – 86,068 miles
  • 2010 – 80,593 miles
  • 2009 – 77,195 miles
  • 2008 – 74,474 miles
  • 2007 – 70,190 miles
  • 2006 – 65,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,337 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Under body corrosion setting in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,337 miles (+2,349)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    148932427132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    945684460631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail131,988 miles (+4,935)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    784653335145
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass127,053 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,053 miles
    Test number
    322945842184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,028 miles (+2,286)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,028 miles
    Test number
    630919383930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to excessive fluid leak from failed rigid brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning excessively tight in operation (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass124,742 miles (+4,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,742 miles
    Test number
    116798802992
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion setting in

  7. Pass120,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,428 miles
    Test number
    636504831763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is 3mm in centre and wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel is buckled
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail120,428 miles (+8,718)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,428 miles
    Test number
    905204201144
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is 3mm in centre and wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel is buckled
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass111,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,710 miles
    Test number
    480959004010
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack is misting with oil
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion setting in

  10. Fail111,710 miles (+5,723)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,710 miles
    Test number
    306326857811
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack is misting with oil
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion setting in

  11. Pass105,987 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,987 miles
    Test number
    248393797976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,948 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,948 miles
    Test number
    358523075088
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail101,941 miles (+5,011)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,941 miles
    Test number
    386120375098
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass96,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    626078154025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,923 miles (+7,796)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    598918654021
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,127 miles (+3,059)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    558241252190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteN/s wiper slightly deteriorated.

  17. Pass86,068 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    409191751146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded

  18. Fail86,068 miles (+5,475)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    118896241143
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded

  19. Pass80,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    941939140187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,593 miles (+3,398)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    361689140143
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass77,195 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    280050759491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    794402558150
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail74,474 miles (+4,284)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    754451258122
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass70,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    690785397002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,190 miles (+4,849)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    353854197047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass65,341 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    791160786043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,315 miles5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    494076066071
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front inner drive shaft boot insecure
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Questions about T173 RCF

Does T173 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 RCF expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 RCF?
The MOT on T173 RCF expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 RCF done?
T173 RCF was recorded at 134,337 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has T173 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 RCF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T173 RCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T173 RCF find?
T173 RCF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 3 more.

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