Renault Espace
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T221 BSSMOT history
T221 BSS is a blue petrol Renault Espace first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 102,578 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,824 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T221 BSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Espace
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T221 BSS was last recorded at 102,578 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,577 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,824 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,578 miles
- 2024 – 101,888 miles
- 2023 – 96,726 miles
- 2022 – 89,630 miles
- 2021 – 85,756 miles
- 2020 – 82,898 miles
- 2019 – 82,727 miles
- 2018 – 82,287 miles
- 2017 – 81,892 miles
- 2016 – 80,897 miles
- 2015 – 79,972 miles
- 2014 – 79,353 miles
- 2013 – 78,550 miles
- 2012 – 77,919 miles
- 2011 – 76,899 miles
- 2010 – 75,184 miles
- 2009 – 73,946 miles
- 2008 – 73,125 miles
- 2007 – 70,555 miles
- 2006 – 67,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,578 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger rubbers perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,578 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 102,578 miles
- Test number
- 515519127279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger rubbers perished
Fail102,577 miles (+689)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,577 miles
- Test number
- 459892829251
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger rubbers perished
Pass101,888 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 101,888 miles
- Test number
- 843395746351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail101,887 miles (+5,161)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,887 miles
- Test number
- 768971141017
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced croosmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,726 miles (+7,096)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 96,726 miles
- Test number
- 308330722233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryMiddle row of seats not fitted at time of test
Pass89,630 miles (+3,874)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 89,630 miles
- Test number
- 756565971586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,756 miles (+2,858)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 85,756 miles
- Test number
- 610561806319
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass82,898 miles (+171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 82,898 miles
- Test number
- 437579199831
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear gear box mount
Pass82,727 miles (+440)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 82,727 miles
- Test number
- 752863557758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,287 miles (+395)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 82,287 miles
- Test number
- 208823296914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,892 miles (+995)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 81,892 miles
- Test number
- 267937865661
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass80,897 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,897 miles
- Test number
- 301448837051
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail80,897 miles (+925)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,897 miles
- Test number
- 578055178172
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass79,972 miles (+619)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,972 miles
- Test number
- 956061895179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,353 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,353 miles
- Test number
- 239349594110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,352 miles (+802)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,352 miles
- Test number
- 206203414167
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass78,550 miles (+631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,550 miles
- Test number
- 335437203174
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass77,919 miles (+1,020)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 77,919 miles
- Test number
- 166668412167
- NoteOffside cv boot clip snapped
Pass76,899 miles (+1,715)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 76,899 miles
- Test number
- 127678101193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,184 miles (+1,238)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 75,184 miles
- Test number
- 954389810186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,946 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2010
- Odometer
- 73,946 miles
- Test number
- 464162319178
- NoteFront brakes require attention.!!!
Fail73,946 miles (+821)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,946 miles
- Test number
- 251082519142
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brakes require attention.!!!
- NoteOffside rear nail in tyre tread.!!!
Pass73,125 miles (+2,570)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 73,125 miles
- Test number
- 531713428109
- NoteExhaust corroded.!!!
Pass70,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 70,555 miles
- Test number
- 541604327147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,555 miles (+3,550)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,555 miles
- Test number
- 253854327140
- FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded.!!!
Pass67,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 67,005 miles
- Test number
- 264594926188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T221 BSS
- Does T221 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T221 BSS is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T221 BSS?
- The MOT on T221 BSS is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T221 BSS done?
- T221 BSS was recorded at 102,578 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,824 miles a year.
- Has T221 BSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T221 BSS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T221 BSS 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 T221 BSS find?
- T221 BSS passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner tie rod has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.
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