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Renault Grand Espace

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,188 cc

T480 SHJMOT history

T480 SHJ is a silver diesel Renault Grand Espace first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,890 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 SHJ
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 SHJ was last recorded at 89,890 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,887 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,890 miles
  • 2024 – 88,672 miles
  • 2023 – 86,705 miles
  • 2022 – 85,257 miles
  • 2021 – 83,378 miles
  • 2020 – 81,350 miles
  • 2019 – 76,872 miles
  • 2018 – 73,134 miles
  • 2017 – 68,560 miles
  • 2016 – 65,735 miles
  • 2015 – 62,049 miles
  • 2014 – 58,690 miles
  • 2013 – 53,922 miles
  • 2012 – 51,157 miles
  • 2011 – 48,300 miles
  • 2010 – 44,166 miles
  • 2009 – 40,656 miles
  • 2008 – 38,347 miles
  • 2007 – 35,685 miles
  • 2006 – 31,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,890 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,890 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    430792229192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,887 miles (+1,215)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    179369742620
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,672 miles (+1,967)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,672 miles
    Test number
    977982607524
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,705 miles (+1,448)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,705 miles
    Test number
    689376331367
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,257 miles (+1,879)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,257 miles
    Test number
    914081508086
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just met. 16%
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  6. Pass83,378 miles (+2,028)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,378 miles
    Test number
    399559880783
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,350 miles (+4,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    707617418179
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,872 miles (+3,738)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,872 miles
    Test number
    102765020137
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have uneven wear

  9. Pass73,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    320178636622
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  10. Fail73,134 miles (+4,574)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    166507488764
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  11. Pass68,560 miles (+2,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    689188229515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread is starting to go out of shape (old tyre)

  12. Pass65,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    306528092180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

  13. Fail65,735 miles (+3,686)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    646758612087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

  14. Pass62,049 miles (+3,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    426895435123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass58,690 miles (+4,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,690 miles
    Test number
    995464534168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass53,922 miles (+2,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    679980743142
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  17. Pass51,157 miles (+2,857)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    937437632103
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass48,300 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    416297331161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    274658430409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,166 miles (+3,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    430928430179
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass40,656 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    443178739116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    553897838158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail38,347 miles (+2,662)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    854497938117
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass35,685 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,685 miles
    Test number
    453066737199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,525 miles
    Test number
    932538716130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 SHJ

Does T480 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 SHJ is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T480 SHJ?
The MOT on T480 SHJ is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 SHJ done?
T480 SHJ was recorded at 89,890 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 2,983 miles a year.
Has T480 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 SHJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T480 SHJ 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 T480 SHJ find?
T480 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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