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Renault R5

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,397 cc

999 RLMOT history

999 RL is a blue petrol Renault R5 first used on 17 Jan 1990. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,191 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
999 RL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Renault
Model
R5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
17 Jan 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

999 RL was last recorded at 88,191 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,163 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
1,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,191 miles
  • 2024 – 88,163 miles
  • 2023 – 88,149 miles
  • 2022 – 88,086 miles
  • 2021 – 87,165 miles
  • 2020 – 86,367 miles
  • 2019 – 85,152 miles
  • 2018 – 83,966 miles
  • 2017 – 83,175 miles
  • 2015 – 82,457 miles
  • 2014 – 81,051 miles
  • 2013 – 79,722 miles
  • 2012 – 78,880 miles
  • 2011 – 77,860 miles
  • 2010 – 76,489 miles
  • 2009 – 75,410 miles
  • 2008 – 73,664 miles
  • 2007 – 71,841 miles
  • 2006 – 66,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,191 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,191 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    611328848014
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass88,163 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    913656816548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,149 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    766404425639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail88,123 miles (+37)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,123 miles
    Test number
    445639028126
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,086 miles (+921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,086 miles
    Test number
    957630384957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,165 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    133687731542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,367 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    272762293237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,152 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,152 miles
    Test number
    862284535810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,966 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,966 miles
    Test number
    195480189173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,962 miles (+787)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    243764933371
    • DangerousFuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  11. Pass83,175 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    439145569459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,457 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    150008985268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,051 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    579012434328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,722 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,722 miles
    Test number
    605675623394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of perishing

  15. Pass79,722 miles (+842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,722 miles
    Test number
    846545723305
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of perishing

  16. Pass78,880 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,880 miles
    Test number
    975976422322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,781 miles (+921)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,781 miles
    Test number
    717014812395
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split

  18. Pass77,860 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,860 miles
    Test number
    289894431390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,718 miles (+1,229)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    598504811300
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteN/s front wiper blade split

  20. Pass76,489 miles (+1,079)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,489 miles
    Test number
    804911620393
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s front inner and outer sills corroded

  21. Pass75,410 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    891289129333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,664 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,664 miles
    Test number
    222410558399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Fail73,654 miles (+1,813)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    654948938321
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass71,841 miles (+5,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    363460637378
    • NoteN/s/r and spare tyre on legal limit

  25. Pass66,690 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    413744556490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,688 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,688 miles
    Test number
    272599246372
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about 999 RL

What vehicle is registration 999 RL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 999 RL on a blue petrol Renault R5 first used on 17 Jan 1990. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 999 RL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 999 RL is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 999 RL?
The MOT on 999 RL is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 999 RL done?
999 RL was recorded at 88,191 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 1,132 miles a year.
Has 999 RL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 999 RL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 999 RL 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 999 RL find?
999 RL passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe.

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